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CACC Mondragon vs Scaletta 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jack Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Morgan tries to keep at a distance but Torres has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Torres pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Morgan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morgan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Morgan preventing the sweep. #T1#
Morgan trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (3) vs (0) Torres
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres seems a little lost for a moment, as Morgan dominates the positioning.
Morgan continues to stall.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres is trying to escape the position but Morgan is controlling the position.
Torres is trying to control Morgan's posture but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working. #T3#
Morgan taking a breather here.
Torres is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan controlling the position from side mount.
Morgan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morgan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Morgan trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Morgan controlling the position from side mount.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Morgan trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres gets back to half guard.
Morgan is keen to just control but Torres is a slippery customer.
Torres trying to control but Morgan postures up.
Morgan controlling the action here. #T6#
Morgan trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Morgan is controlling the pace.
More hug and hope from Morgan.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away. #T7#
Torres tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
Well, if Morgan 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.
Morgan'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.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it. #T8#
Torres is positioning himself well to prevent Morgan advancing to mount.
Torres wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Morgan not doing much here.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Morgan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Morgan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Torres! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (6) vs (0) Torres
Morgan is looking to work his way around to Torres's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Morgan looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morgan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morgan looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morgan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Torres is holding on tight.
#T10#
Morgan controlling from mount.
Morgan tries to take Torres's back but instead Torres uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Morgan controlling the pace.
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan stalling.
Torres is not content to let Morgan control the position.#T11#
Morgan controlling the action here.
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it.
Morgan is controlling the pace.
Morgan wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Morgan wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morgan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan not doing much here.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Torres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres.#T13#
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is pulling down on Morgan's head. It's preventing any offense from Morgan, at least for the moment.
Morgan stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (9) vs (0) Torres
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
The referee asks Morgan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Morgan prefers to stall for the moment though.#T14#
Torres is trying to control Morgan's posture but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan wants to control for a moment but Torres uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Morgan controlling the pace.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Well, if Morgan 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Morgan made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bennett has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bennett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Bennett pulls guard successfully.
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.
Lima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Bennett working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Bennett's guard. #SUB#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Lima passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Lima passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (3) Lima#T2#
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bennett has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bennett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Bennett is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well. #T3#
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bennett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Lima looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bennett has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lima 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.#SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Lima wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima controlling the pace.
Bennett won't allow Lima to pass to mount. #T6##SUB#
Bennett with the active half guard here but Lima passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (6) Lima
Bennett prevents Lima from moving into mount.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lima wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Bennett is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett gets back to half guard.
Lima trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. #T7#
Bennett manages to get to full guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lima trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lima is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima advances to half guard.
Lima wants to free his trapped foot but Bennett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.#T10##SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Bennett won't allow Lima to pass to mount. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bennett is in trouble now - Lima has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (9) Lima
Bennett can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lima jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bennett manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T11##SUB2#
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bennett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lima off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (4) vs (9) Lima#SUB#
Lima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bennett. #SUB#
Bennett has got one arm under Lima's chin. This could be trouble... Lima trying to control the other hand but Bennett gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lima has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Bennett!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Bennett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 16 wins and 17 losses; DJ Augustus ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Michael Garibaldi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Augustus has closed the distance and engaged Garibaldi in a clinch.
#TD2#
Garibaldi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Garibaldi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Augustus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Garibaldi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Augustus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garibaldi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Augustus has managed to get both his arms back between Garibaldi's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi working a defensive guard but Augustus manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (3) vs (0) Garibaldi#T1#
Augustus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Augustus continues to stall.
Augustus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Garibaldi struggling a bit here.
Augustus just content to control the position.
Garibaldi is trying to get back to half guard.
Augustus taking a breather here. #T3#
Augustus working away.
Garibaldi tries to improve position but can't.
Augustus working away.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Augustus stalls from top position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Augustus .
Augustus working away.#T5#
Garibaldi is looking to reverse the position.
Garibaldi is still trying to improve position.
Augustus controlling from side mount.
Garibaldi is trying to control Augustus 's posture but Augustus avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T6#
Augustus taking a breather here.
Garibaldi is trying to improve his position.
Augustus working away.#T7#
Augustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garibaldi keeps working.
Garibaldi is trying to control Augustus 's posture but Augustus avoids it.
Augustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garibaldi keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Augustus '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.#T8#
Garibaldi is looking for a sweep.
Augustus is staying tight to Garibaldi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Garibaldi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garibaldi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Augustus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Augustus (3) vs (4) Garibaldi#T9#
Garibaldi has the hooks in. Augustus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Garibaldi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Augustus knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Augustus for a finish.
Garibaldi controls the position.
Augustus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Augustus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Garibaldi looking to break Augustus 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Augustus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Garibaldi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Garibaldi tries to get the hooks in deep but Augustus pushed the leg off.
Garibaldi is riding his opponent, not letting Augustus buck him off.
Garibaldi is trying to stick to Augustus 's back but Augustus is turning into Garibaldi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Garibaldi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Augustus . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (5) vs (4) Garibaldi#T10#
Augustus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Augustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garibaldi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Augustus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garibaldi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Garibaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Garibaldi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augustus is one step ahead there.
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Garibaldi is keeping the position.
Augustus advances to half guard. #T12#
Garibaldi wants to control but Augustus is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Garibaldi looking for submissions off his back.
Garibaldi wants to get back to full guard.
Augustus wants to free his trapped foot but Garibaldi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Garibaldi trying to control from the bottom.
Augustus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Augustus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Augustus controlling the action here. #T14#
Augustus is looking to take a break and control but Garibaldi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Augustus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
DJ Augustus 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio tries for a takedown but Savkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savkov tries to counter by clinching up but Silverio breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Silverio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savkov is trying to defend but Silverio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Silverio#SUB#
Savkov with the active half guard here but Silverio passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silverio has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Savkov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savkov (0) vs (7) Silverio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio is looking to take Savkov's back but instead Savkov gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T1#
Silverio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silverio passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (10) Silverio
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov is looking to regain half guard here but Silverio keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savkov prevents Silverio from moving into mount. #T2#
Savkov is not content to let Silverio control the position. #SUB2#
Silverio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silverio has knee on belly momentarily but Savkov bucks him off and regains half guard.
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Silverio is very close to passing his half guard.
Silverio prevents Savkov from improving his position.#T3#
Savkov is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Silverio seems to be looking for submissions.
Savkov is looking to control Silverio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Savkov is pressing down on Silverio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silverio slips nicely into half guard.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but Savkov defending well.
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silverio trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savkov wants to improve his position but instead Silverio has moved into half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Savkov is trying to control but can't.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well. #T6#
Silverio working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Savkov's thigh. Savkov counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Silverio drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Silverio seems to have locked his on tight now - Savkov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Silverio, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Carlos Silverio!
After the fight, Carlos Silverio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 3 losses; Brandon Stark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Stark rushes Bandito and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Bandito has picked Stark up - he's going for a ride! Bandito dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stark (0) vs (2) Bandito
Stark tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Bandito is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito wants to free his trapped foot but Stark is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Bandito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Bandito is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Bandito eventually gives up the hold.
Stark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stark is looking to control Bandito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stark avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB2#
Bandito wants to work for an arm triangle but Stark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandito prevents Stark from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bandito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stark wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stark reverses the position - he's now on top in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bandito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (4) Bandito
Stark keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stark is looking for a triangle but Bandito pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stark is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bandito throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Stark's body to avoid the submission. Stark has instead reached around Bandito's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Stark arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Stark!
A relieved looking Brandon Stark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Enamorado Bandito spoke after the fight, saying 'Hump was too dry. '. |
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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 2 wins and 1 losses; Felipe Ferreira-Alves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ferreira-Alves forces Azaryan back against the cage and clinches.
Azaryan's coach down at CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Azaryan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Azaryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Azaryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Azaryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferreira-Alves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferreira-Alves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azaryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferreira-Alves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azaryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferreira-Alves (3) vs (0) Azaryan
Azaryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azaryan wants to hold on but Ferreira-Alves pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T1#
Azaryan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azaryan prevents Ferreira-Alves from taking his back.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ferreira-Alves tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away. #T2#
Azaryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferreira-Alves content just to control the position here.
Azaryan is controlling an arm, preventing Ferreira-Alves from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Azaryan regains half guard.
Ferreira-Alves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Azaryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferreira-Alves.
Well, if Ferreira-Alves 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.
#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves seems to be working for a kimura but Azaryan defends the submission attempt.
Azaryan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azaryan has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Azaryan is staying active underneath Ferreira-Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferreira-Alves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azaryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferreira-Alves (6) vs (0) Azaryan
Ferreira-Alves is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Azaryan is having none of it. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Azaryan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Azaryan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferreira-Alves (6) vs (2) Azaryan#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a triangle but Azaryan pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferreira-Alves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Azaryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Azaryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB#
Ferreira-Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azaryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azaryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azaryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Azaryan pushes down on Ferreira-Alves's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferreira-Alves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferreira-Alves manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Azaryan has his hands clasped together but Ferreira-Alves extends and breaks Azaryan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ferreira-Alves.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
A very excited looking Felipe Ferreira-Alves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Simone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simone holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.#T1#
Simone being controlled here, momentarily.
Simone pulls Diaz in to control the position.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Simone is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Simone is controlling Diaz's posture.#T2#
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Simone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simone is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simone holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Simone 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.#T3#
Simone controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Simone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Diaz is taking a breather. Simone 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.
Simone desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Simone 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Simone is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
Diaz stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (3) vs (0) Simone
Simone is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Simone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Simone is concentrating on defense, preventing Diaz from advancing position. #T6#
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simone is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions off his back.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone has a hand on Diaz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diaz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (6) vs (0) Simone
Simone is trying to reverse the position but instead Diaz has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (9) vs (0) Simone
Diaz avoiding Simone 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Simone tries to break free.
Diaz controlling the position well here. Simone rolled but Diaz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Simone can't escape the position.
Diaz avoiding Simone 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Simone doesn't escape. #T8#
Diaz has the hooks in. Simone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diaz is riding his opponent, not letting Simone buck him off.
Simone wants to escape the position.
Simone trying to control the position but Diaz manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T9#
Simone turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (9) vs (2) Simone
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz managing to control the position.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there. #T10#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz has Simone pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz is really struggling to control Simone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there. #T11#
Simone wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Simone is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Simone content to stall in guard here.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone controlling the pace. #T13#
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Simone from advancing position.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Simone is taking a breather. Diaz 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.#T14#
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
Simone is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simone wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Simone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (9) vs (5) Simone
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
Dick Diaz 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Taison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Minasian wants a takedown.
Minasian wants to take the fight to the mat but Taison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minasian is trying to drag Taison to the mat but Taison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taison tries for a takedown but Minasian manages to get underhooks.
Taison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Minasian.
#TD2#
Taison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Minasian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Minasian is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Taison holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Taison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Minasian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taison pulls Minasian in close to his closed guard and prevents Minasian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully. #T2#
Minasian passes Taison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Minasian tries to pass to full mount but Taison defends it.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Taison is having none of it.
Minasian is pressing down on Taison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taison is holding on for now.
Minasian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Minasian stalling away here and it's allowed Taison to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Taison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
Minasian being controlled here momentarily.
Taison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Minasian controls the pace.
Minasian passes Taison's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Minasian trying to control the action but Taison is working from the bottom.
Taison is doing well to control the position and prevent Minasian from advancing to side control.
Taison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Minasian trying to advance position but Taison counters by regaining guard.
Taison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Taison is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Taison working for a triangle but Minasian defends it easily.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Taison is keeping the position.
Taison managing to control the position.
Minasian trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom.
Taison trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Taison is keeping the position.
Taison trying to control the position.
Minasian is pushing down on Taison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taison is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Minasian wants to work for an arm triangle but Taison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taison trying to hold on to Minasian's head to control him but Minasian postures up.
#SUB2#
Taison actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Minasian wants to take a breather but Taison is having none of it.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Minasian seems content to control.
Minasian is keen to just control but Taison is a slippery customer.
Taison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Minasian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Minasian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Minasian trying to control from Taison's half guard. Taison has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Taison wants to sweep but no luck.
Taison looking to control.
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taison swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Taison.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taison keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Taison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Taison controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself.
Minasian trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom.
Taison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Taison keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Taison trying to control the position.
Minasian trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom.
Minasian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Minasian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Taison is controlling Minasian's posture.
Minasian 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.
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.
Taison keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Taison tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Minasian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (3) vs (0) Taison
Minasian tries to control but Taison wriggling away. #T12#
Taison wants to control but Minasian is having none of it.#T13#
Minasian is trying to take his opponent's back.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian content just to control the position here.
Minasian'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.
Taison is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Taison 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.
Minasian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but Taison defending well.
Minasian is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Taison reverses the position - he's now on top in Minasian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (3) vs (2) Taison
Taison preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (5) vs (2) Taison
Taison 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.#SUB2#
Taison working for a triangle but Minasian defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Tigran Minasian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Buddy Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Kronos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but Doomsday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Doomsday stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnett. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown. Doomsday tries to sprawl out of it but Barnett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doomsday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Barnett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barnett lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Doomsday
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Doomsday is retaining full guard.
Doomsday pulls Barnett in to control the position.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Doomsday looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Doomsday looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Doomsday! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (2) vs (4) Doomsday
Barnett tries to improve position but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Doomsday working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Barnett struggling a bit here.
Barnett is trying to escape the position but Doomsday is controlling the position.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Barnett preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Doomsday content to control rather than advance.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Doomsday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Doomsday has control of the leg. #T3#
Barnett is looking to control Doomsday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Barnett wants to improve his position but Doomsday is controlling well.
Barnett wants to control but Doomsday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnett trying to get back to full guard but Doomsday takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (2) vs (7) Doomsday
Barnett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doomsday controlling from the full mount.
Barnett is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Doomsday avoids the attempt from Barnett to control.
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnett is trying to reverse the position but instead Doomsday has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (2) vs (10) Doomsday
Barnett trying to control the hands but Doomsday won't let him.
Doomsday doesn't have the hooks in and Barnett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (4) vs (10) Doomsday#T5#
Doomsday pulls Barnett in close to prevent any damage.
Barnett trying to move into half guard but instead Doomsday has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (4) vs (12) Doomsday
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
Doomsday is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Barnett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Doomsday looking to pass the guard.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Barnett is controlling Doomsday's posture.
Barnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Barnett pulls Doomsday in close to his closed guard and prevents Doomsday from doing any damage or advancing position.
Doomsday sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard. #T8#
Doomsday sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Doomsday controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doomsday postures up.
Barnett seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doomsday passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Doomsday perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Barnett preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barnett has a hand on Doomsday's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Doomsday takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (4) vs (15) Doomsday
Barnett tries to lock up and control but Doomsday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Doomsday prevents Barnett from getting the reversal.
Barnett 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: Barnett (6) vs (15) Doomsday
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully. #T10#
Doomsday keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doomsday is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnett preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barnett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doomsday is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doomsday has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (6) vs (17) Doomsday
Barnett 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.#T11#
Doomsday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett managing to control the position.
Doomsday postures up.
Barnett has his hands on Doomsday's head, controlling the position.
Doomsday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Barnett controls Doomsday momentarily but Doomsday frees himself.
Doomsday is pushing down on Barnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Doomsday has managed to sneak the leg through.
Doomsday stalling.
Barnett regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Doomsday controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Well,Barnett is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Doomsday is proving a slippery customer.
Barnett has Doomsday pulled in close to control his posture.
Doomsday passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Doomsday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Doomsday is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Doomsday seems content to control.
Barnett tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Doomsday is pressing down on Barnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnett is holding on for now.
Barnett is looking to control Doomsday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doomsday wins on points by 17 to 6. |
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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 12 wins and 6 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown but Mondragon shows good takedown defense.
Scaletta keeps the fight on the outside.
Mondragon 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.#CL#
Mondragon moves into range and clinches up with Scaletta.#TD2#
Scaletta pulls guard.
Scaletta keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass. #SUB2#
Scaletta looking for a guillotine here but Mondragon defends easily.
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scaletta is keeping the position for now.
Scaletta has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Scaletta looking to control but Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Scaletta is defending well.
Scaletta wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Scaletta trying to control from the bottom.
Scaletta gets full guard.
Mondragon trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom.
Mondragon stands and throws Scaletta's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (3) vs (0) Scaletta
Scaletta trying to remain calm as Mondragon controls from the top position.
Scaletta is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
Mondragon tries to move to mount but Scaletta blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Scaletta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Scaletta is working away.
Scaletta wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Scaletta is trying to escape the position but Mondragon is controlling the position.
Scaletta tries to buck Mondragon off but Mondragon is having none of it.#T4#
Scaletta gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon slows the pace down in half guard.
Scaletta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mondragon slows the pace down in half guard.
Scaletta wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB2#
Scaletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mondragon is pressing down on Scaletta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scaletta is holding on for now. #T6#
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Scaletta trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
#SUB2#
Scaletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scaletta is controlling Mondragon's trapped leg to prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.#T7##SUB2#
Scaletta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Scaletta wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.
Mondragon'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.
Scaletta is staying active underneath Mondragon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Scaletta is pressing down on Mondragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Scaletta controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Scaletta seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon passes into half guard. #T9#
Scaletta tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Mondragon is trying to control. Scaletta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scaletta is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.
Scaletta wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon controlling the action here.#T10#
Scaletta trying to control here.
Scaletta is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Scaletta is looking to improve his position.
Scaletta is concentrating on defense, preventing Mondragon from advancing position. #T11#
Mondragon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (6) vs (0) Scaletta
Scaletta is trying to escape the mount.
Mondragon tries to control but Scaletta wriggling away.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon wants to take his opponent's back but Scaletta doesn't allow it. #T12#
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Scaletta is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.
Scaletta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scaletta has given up his back here. Will Mondragon look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (9) vs (0) Scaletta
Mondragon gets his hands free as Scaletta looks to control.
Scaletta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Scaletta keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Mondragon controlling the position well here. Scaletta rolled but Mondragon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Scaletta is in bad spot here.
Scaletta wants to control his opponent's hands but Mondragon gets his hands free.
Mondragon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Scaletta doesn't escape.
Mondragon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mondragon is trying to stick to Scaletta's back but Scaletta is turning into Mondragon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mondragon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Scaletta. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (9) vs (2) Scaletta#SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scaletta defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon seems keen to control Scaletta's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon 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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