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CWC 236 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; James Tonal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mustafa Womba!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonal shoots in for a double leg but Womba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Womba clinches up with Tonal and pushes him back against the cage.
Tonal tries for a takedown but Womba manages to get underhooks.
Tonal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Womba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Tonal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Womba.
Tonal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Womba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tonal after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tonal prevents it.
Womba prevents the takedown attempt.
Tonal wants a takedown but no success here.
Womba wants a takedown.
Tonal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Womba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Womba is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Womba moves into the clinch.
Womba has Tonal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tonal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tonal stops a takedown attempt from Womba.
Tonal gets underhooks to prevent Womba's takedown attempt.
Womba wants a takedown.
Womba is looking for a takedown.
Tonal wants a takedown.
#TD#
Tonal has hold of one of Womba's legs. Womba is fighting the takedown attempt but Tonal gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tonal (2) vs (0) Womba
Tonal advances to half guard.
Tonal wants to free his trapped foot but Womba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Womba tries to get to full guard but Tonal has control of the leg. #T2#
Tonal not doing much here.
Womba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tonal has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonal (5) vs (0) Womba#T3#
Tonal controlling the pace for now.
Tonal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Womba for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Womba tries to improve his position but instead Tonal has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tonal (8) vs (0) Womba
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T5#
Tonal keeps control of the position as Womba tries to break free.
Tonal controls the position.#T6#
Womba trying to control the hands but Tonal won't let him.
Womba is holding onto Tonal's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
We've been hearing good reports from Tonal'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.
Tonal is riding his opponent, not letting Womba buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tonal avoiding Womba 's attempts to control his hands.
Womba is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tonal.
Tonal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I really don't envy Womba right now.
Tonal not allowing Womba to control his hands.
Tonal is riding his opponent, not letting Womba buck him off. #T8#
Womba wants to control his opponent's hands but Tonal gets his hands free.
Tonal biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tonal'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.#T9##SUB#
Tonal has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
What can Womba do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tonal controlling well, preventing Womba from escaping the position.
#T10#
Womba is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tonal.
Tonal avoiding Womba 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
Womba trying to control the action but Tonal just sinks the hooks in.
Tonal is riding his opponent, not letting Womba buck him off.
Womba rolls, trying to escape but Tonal keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Womba is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Womba tries to break free.
Womba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tonal biding his time, controlling Womba. #T13#
Tonal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tonal is hanging on to Womba's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Tonal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Womba.
Womba rolls, trying to escape but Tonal keeps control of the position.
Womba is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonal takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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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 4 losses; Tatu Kurri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Kronos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Doomsday decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurri (0) vs (2) Doomsday#SUB#
Kurri actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurri tries to get to full guard but Doomsday has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Doomsday in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri trying to hold on to Doomsday's head to control him but Doomsday postures up.
Kurri is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Kurri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doomsday is working away from the top position though.
Kurri is looking for a sweep. Doomsday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kurri trying to hold on to Doomsday's head to control him but Doomsday postures up.
#SUB#
Kurri looking for submissions off his back.
Kurri keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kurri trying to control but Doomsday postures up.
#T2#
Kurri is looking to improve his position.
Kurri is trying to maintain the position but Doomsday is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Doomsday seems content to control.
Kurri is looking to control Doomsday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurri avoid being mounted?
Kurri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doomsday trying to pass the guard but Kurri defending well. #T3#
Kurri wants to get back to full guard.
Kurri is holding on to half guard well.
Kurri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kurri wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kurri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doomsday gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Doomsday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doomsday has managed to get both his arms back between Kurri's legs - danger averted.
Kurri trying to keep a closed guard but Doomsday is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Doomsday has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4##SUB#
Kurri looking for a guillotine here but Doomsday defends easily.
Kurri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doomsday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kurri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurri (2) vs (2) Doomsday
Doomsday looking to control.
Kurri slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Kurri wants to control but Doomsday is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kurri is working for a kimura but Doomsday is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kurri wants to work for an arm triangle but Doomsday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kurri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kurri passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (5) vs (2) Doomsday#T6#
Kurri wants to control for a moment but Doomsday uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Doomsday wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kurri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doomsday has managed to free his arm - good work.
Doomsday manages to get to full guard.
Kurri trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom. #T7#
Doomsday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Doomsday keeping full guard, as Kurri tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurri trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri is really struggling to control Doomsday but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Doomsday managing to control the position.
Kurri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doomsday is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Kurri wants to control from the top but Doomsday keeps moving.
Kurri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Kurri tries to free his leg and advance position but Doomsday is retaining full guard.
Kurri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kurri looking to sit in guard and control but Doomsday gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurri (5) vs (4) Doomsday#SUB#
Kurri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9##SUB#
Kurri has his foot on Doomsday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doomsday works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurri looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Doomsday puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Doomsday looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kurri trying to control but Doomsday postures up.
#SUB#
Kurri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doomsday pulls his head out easily.
Kurri is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Kurri is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Doomsday 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#
Kurri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kurri is pressing down on Doomsday's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11#
Kurri tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kurri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doomsday passes into half guard.
Doomsday stalling.
Kurri tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Kurri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doomsday is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Kurri is looking for a sweep. Doomsday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kurri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kurri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurri, not yet.
Kurri controlling Doomsday's posture.
Kurri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doomsday forces his way into half guard.
Kurri tries to get to full guard but Doomsday has control of the leg. #T13#
Doomsday trying to pass the guard but Kurri defending well.
Kurri tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Doomsday has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (5) vs (7) Doomsday
Kurri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kurri wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kurri (5) vs (10) Doomsday
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T14#
Kurri is trying to break free.
Kurri rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kurri 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: Kurri (5) vs (13) Doomsday
Kurri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kurri can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Doomsday wins on points by 13 to 5.
Tatu Kurri was interviewed post fight and said 'ggwp'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jimmy Nitro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nitro dives in for a single leg takedown but Reaper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Reaper tries to counter it with a takedown but Nitro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nitro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reaper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Nitro has Reaper pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nitro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Reaper tumbling to the mat - Nitro dives into Reaper's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nitro (2) vs (0) Reaper
Reaper is controlling Nitro's posture.
Nitro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nitro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reaper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Reaper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reaper wants to sweep here but Nitro controlling him for the moment.
Nitro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reaper is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Nitro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Nitro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reaper is keeping the position for now.
Reaper pulls Nitro in close to prevent any damage.
Reaper controls Nitro momentarily but Nitro frees himself.
Nitro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Reaper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nitro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nitro passes into half guard. #T5#
Nitro controlling the action here.
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.
Reaper wants to control the action here but instead Nitro manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nitro (5) vs (0) Reaper
Reaper is controlling an arm, preventing Nitro from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T6#
Reaper is trying desperately to improve position.
Nitro controlling the position easily from mount.
Nitro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reaper for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Nitro wants to take Reaper's back here but Reaper is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Reaper looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nitro (8) vs (0) Reaper#T8#
I really don't envy Reaper right now.
Nitro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nitro has the hooks in. Reaper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Nitro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Reaper doesn't escape.
Nitro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Reaper biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #T10#
Reaper is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nitro.
#T11#
Nitro continues to stall.#T12#
Reaper is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nitro is riding his opponent, not letting Reaper buck him off. #T13#
Reaper trying to control the hands but Nitro won't let him. #T14#
Nitro has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Reaper's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nitro takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Lincoln ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Torsten Mjölnir!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mjölnir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Mjölnir gets caught flat footed, as Lincoln shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lincoln (2) vs (0) Mjölnir
Lincoln engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lincoln wants to control from the top but Mjölnir keeps moving.
Lincoln is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mjölnir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mjölnir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Lincoln is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Mjölnir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lincoln is one step ahead there. #T2#
Lincoln pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mjölnir is keeping the position for now.
Lincoln has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mjölnir trying to keep a closed guard but Lincoln is proving a slippery customer.
Mjölnir keeping moving, preventing Lincoln from controlling successfully.
Lincoln passes into half guard. #T3#
Mjölnir is staying active underneath Lincoln , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mjölnir controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mjölnir's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Lincoln seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mjölnir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lincoln is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mjölnir! Score +3 for passing guard: Lincoln (5) vs (0) Mjölnir
Lincoln tries to control but Mjölnir wriggling away.
Mjölnir is desperately trying to improve his position but Lincoln has a good base and remains in mount.
Mjölnir tries to lock up and control but Lincoln gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Mjölnir is looking to get to half guard.
Mjölnir keeps trying to improve his position.
Lincoln pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lincoln content just to control the position here. #T6#
Mjölnir wants to control but Lincoln is having none of it.
Lincoln is looking to work his way around to Mjölnir's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mjölnir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Mjölnir is squirming around, avoiding Lincoln 's attempts to control the action.
Lincoln fails to move to back control.
Lincoln controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Lincoln tries to control but Mjölnir wriggling away.
Mjölnir tries to hold on but Lincoln pushes him away. #T9#
Lincoln sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lincoln looking to control but Mjölnir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincoln controlling the position easily from mount.
Mjölnir is squirming around, avoiding Lincoln 's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Lincoln fails to move to back control.
Lincoln tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mjölnir is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Mjölnir prevents Lincoln from taking his back.
Mjölnir is squirming around, avoiding Lincoln 's attempts to control the action.
Lincoln controlling his opponent.
Mjölnir wants to control but Lincoln is having none of it.#T12#
Lincoln looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mjölnir is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lincoln has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lincoln (8) vs (0) Mjölnir
Lincoln is looking to control Mjölnir but Mjölnir is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Mjölnir tries to roll but Lincoln sticks to his back.
Lincoln gets his hands free as Mjölnir looks to control.
Mjölnir staying busy and making it hard for Lincoln to control.
Mjölnir just trying to survive but Lincoln is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lincoln trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mjölnir doesn't escape.
Mjölnir staying busy and making it hard for Lincoln to control. #T14#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mjölnir trying to control the action but Lincoln just sinks the hooks in.
Mjölnir is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lincoln keeps control of the position easily here as Mjölnir tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mike Kerr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kerr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kerr shoots in for a takedown but Kincaid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Kerr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kerr (2) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.
Kincaid desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kerr'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kincaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kerr content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Kerr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kincaid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kincaid gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Kincaid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kerr defends it easily.
Kincaid working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB2#
Kincaid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kincaid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kerr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerr postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kincaid holds on and takes a little breather.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kerr is sitting in close to Kincaid's body. Kincaid has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kerr is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kerr is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kincaid.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Kincaid!
Our winner, Arthur Kincaid, 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kron Gracie wants to clinch.
Kron Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holden Gracie with the counter takedown but Kron Gracie avoids it easily.
Holden Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Kron Gracie.
Holden Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kron Gracie defends it well.#TD2#
Holden Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kron Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kron Gracie (0) vs (4) Holden Gracie
Kron Gracie is letting Holden Gracie control him for a moment.
Holden Gracie working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holden Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Kron Gracie'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.#T1#
Kron Gracie is trying to control Holden Gracie's posture but Holden Gracie avoids it.
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.
Holden Gracie staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Holden Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Holden Gracie 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#
Holden Gracie working away.
Kron Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Kron Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Kron Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Kron Gracie being controlled for a moment.
Kron Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Kron Gracie trying to remain calm as Holden Gracie controls from the top position.#T5#
Holden Gracie working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kron Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
A lull in the action here.
Kron Gracie tries to buck Holden Gracie off but Holden Gracie is having none of it.
Holden Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Kron Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holden Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Holden Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Holden Gracie.
Kron Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Holden Gracie controlling the position.
Kron Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Holden Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Holden Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Holden Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like Holden Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T9#
Kron Gracie is trying to control Holden Gracie's posture but Holden Gracie avoids it.
Holden Gracie controls the position.
Kron Gracie tries to bench press Holden Gracie off him but Holden Gracie keeps the position.
Kron Gracie trying to remain calm as Holden Gracie controls from the top position.#T10#
Holden Gracie is continuing to stall.#T11#
Kron Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Holden Gracie working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kron Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Holden Gracie slows the pace down. #T12#
Kron Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Holden Gracie stalls from top position.
Kron Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Holden Gracie controlling from side mount.
Kron Gracie tries to bench press Holden Gracie off him but Holden Gracie keeps the position.
Kron Gracie wants to control but Holden Gracie postures up.#T14#
Kron Gracie is being controlled here.
The adventures of Holden Gracie the control monster continue. Boring.
Kron Gracie tries to buck Holden Gracie off but Holden Gracie is having none of it.
Holden Gracie controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Gracie wins on points by 4 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; James Crazyhorse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Crazyhorse closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Easterly did well to prevent Crazyhorse getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazyhorse (2) vs (0) Easterly
Easterly wants to control but Crazyhorse is keeping busy.
Crazyhorse looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crazyhorse controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Crazyhorse is pressing down on Easterly 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Easterly is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazyhorse not doing much here.
Crazyhorse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crazyhorse (5) vs (0) Easterly #T2#
Easterly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Easterly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crazyhorse controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Crazyhorse seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Easterly for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Crazyhorse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse continues to hold on tight.#T5#
Easterly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crazyhorse controlling from the full mount.
Easterly can't escape the position.
#T6#
Easterly keeps trying to improve his position.
Crazyhorse takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crazyhorse prevents Easterly from getting the reversal.#T7#
Crazyhorse controlling his opponent.
Crazyhorse pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Easterly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crazyhorse controlling the pace for now.
Crazyhorse manages to capitalize on a mistake by Easterly to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crazyhorse (8) vs (0) Easterly #T8#
I would not like to be Easterly right now.
Crazyhorse'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.
Easterly tries to break free.
Crazyhorse just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T9#
Easterly tries to break free.
Crazyhorse trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Easterly doesn't escape.
Crazyhorse not allowing Easterly to control his hands.
Crazyhorse is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Crazyhorse continues to stall.#T10#
Easterly wants to control his opponent's hands but Crazyhorse gets his hands free.
Crazyhorse really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Easterly .#SUB#
Crazyhorse patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Crazyhorse controlling the positon.#SUB#
Easterly is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Crazyhorse gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Easterly is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Crazyhorse is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Crazyhorse! |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in OMalley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OMalley (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
OMalley controlling the position.
OMalley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (2) Sanchez
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from OMalley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
Sanchez advances to half guard. #T1#
Sanchez controlling the action here.
OMalley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
OMalley trying to control here.
OMalley is controlling Sanchez's trapped leg to prevent Sanchez from advancing to side control.
OMalley trying to control here.
OMalley wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. OMalley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
OMalley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
OMalley trying to control here.
#SUB#
OMalley has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sanchez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sanchez! Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (2) vs (7) Sanchez
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez controls the position.
OMalley stops Sanchez from passing to mount.
OMalley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (4) vs (7) Sanchez
Sanchez is looking to control OMalley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?#SUB#
OMalley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Sanchez wants to control but OMalley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (4) vs (9) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
OMalley wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
OMalley trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
OMalley keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
OMalley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom.
OMalley looking to control.
Sanchez trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
OMalley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OMalley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OMalley is really struggling to control Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
OMalley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
OMalley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now. #T7#
OMalley trying to control the position.
OMalley being controlled here, momentarily.
OMalley is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
OMalley wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez pushes down on OMalley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanchez prevents OMalley from improving his position.#T8#
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but OMalley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OMalley is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
OMalley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (4) vs (12) Sanchez
OMalley tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OMalley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
OMalley is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount. #T9#
OMalley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but OMalley defends it.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
OMalley actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
OMalley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T10#
OMalley is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but OMalley is working away.
Sanchez is thwarting OMalley's attempts to control the position.
Sanchez prevents OMalley from improving his position.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but OMalley is defending well.
OMalley is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T11##SUB#
OMalley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez controlling the pace.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but OMalley defending well.
Sanchez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. OMalley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OMalley trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez is keen to just control but OMalley is a slippery customer.#T12##SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but OMalley keeps working.
OMalley wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
OMalley is trying to get back to full guard.
OMalley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but OMalley is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but OMalley is defending it quite comfortably.
#T13#
OMalley wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OMalley is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is keen to just control but OMalley is a slippery customer.
OMalley is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
OMalley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but OMalley won't allow it. #T14#
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but OMalley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but OMalley is defending well.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but OMalley recovers full guard.
OMalley has his hands on Sanchez's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 12 to 4.
Jesus Sanchez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Co-main event
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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 8 losses; Jack Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Murhapuro has closed the distance and engaged Morgan in a clinch.
#TD#
Morgan manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Murhapuro 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.
Murhapuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murhapuro tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Morgan pulls Murhapuro in close to prevent any damage.
Murhapuro tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Murhapuro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morgan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (0) Murhapuro
Morgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Murhapuro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.
Morgan is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Murhapuro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan forces his way into half guard.
Morgan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murhapuro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Morgan is controlling the pace.
Murhapuro is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Murhapuro won't allow it. #T3#
Morgan prevents Murhapuro from improving his position.#SUB2#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.
Murhapuro is not content to let Morgan control the position.#SUB2#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.
Murhapuro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morgan 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.
Morgan stands and throws Murhapuro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (5) vs (0) Murhapuro
Morgan controlling the position.
Murhapuro tries to bench press Morgan off him but Morgan keeps the position. #T4#
Murhapuro is trying to escape the position but Morgan is controlling the position.
Morgan continues to stall.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Murhapuro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Murhapuro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murhapuro is trying to get back to half guard.
Morgan staying calm.
Murhapuro is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Murhapuro struggling a bit here.
Murhapuro is looking to reverse the position.
Murhapuro is trying to control Morgan's posture but Morgan avoids it.
Murhapuro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morgan's best efforts.
Morgan is thwarting Murhapuro's attempts to control the position.
Morgan controlling the action here.
Murhapuro wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Morgan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6##SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily.
Morgan prevents Murhapuro from improving his position.#SUB2#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.
Murhapuro manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Murhapuro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morgan defends it easily.
Morgan controlling from the top position.
Morgan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T7##SUB2#
Murhapuro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morgan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (8) vs (0) Murhapuro
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Murhapuro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep.
Morgan controlling the position from side mount.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep.
Morgan trying to control the position but Murhapuro is working away.
Murhapuro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morgan wants to control but Murhapuro is keeping him busy.
Murhapuro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murhapuro trying to remain calm as Morgan controls from the top position.#T9#
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhapuro keeps working.
Murhapuro 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.
Murhapuro seems a little lost for a moment, as Morgan dominates the positioning.
Murhapuro tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan controlling the position.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Murhapuro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murhapuro is trying to escape the position but Morgan is controlling the position.
Morgan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Murhapuro sneaks back into half guard.#T10#
Morgan controlling the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Morgan.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.
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.
#T11##SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morgan continues to hold on tight.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhapuro keeps working.
Morgan trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Morgan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morgan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murhapuro! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (11) vs (0) Murhapuro
Morgan trying to control but Murhapuro is having none of it.
Morgan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murhapuro 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: Morgan (11) vs (2) Murhapuro#T13#
Morgan pulls Murhapuro in close to prevent any damage.
Morgan 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.
Morgan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morgan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Murhapuro wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Murhapuro stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Murhapuro pushing down on Morgan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Morgan gets full guard.#SUB2#
Murhapuro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morgan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morgan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morgan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morgan (15) vs (2) Murhapuro
Murhapuro trying to remain calm as Morgan controls from the top position.
Murhapuro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhapuro keeps working.
Murhapuro tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Murhapuro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morgan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morgan (15) vs (6) Murhapuro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Murhapuro working for the choke.
Morgan trying to control the action but Murhapuro just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jack Morgan waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Main event
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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 8 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 19 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dominguez. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Addams (0) vs (4) Dominguez
Addams tries to buck Dominguez off but Dominguez is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams is being controlled here.
Dominguez tries to move to mount but Addams blocks the move with his legs.
Addams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams looks to move to half guard but instead Dominguez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (0) vs (6) Dominguez
Addams tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Addams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Addams wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Addams is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Addams is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Addams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dominguez trying to control but Addams is having none of it.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Addams to control.
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Addams wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Addams working to try and regain half guard.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Addams tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Dominguez.#T4#
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez looking to control but Addams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Addams controls the position.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Dominguez tries to control but Addams wriggling away.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Addams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Addams trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Addams is pressing down on Dominguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Addams trying to control the position.
Dominguez stays in close to Addams's body and controls the position.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominguez with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Addams 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.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Addams keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams has control of Dominguez's left arm, preventing Dominguez from doing any damage.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself. #T8#
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dominguez is pushing down on Addams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Addams is fighting to maintain full guard but Dominguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Addams tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dominguez passes into side control, despite Addams's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (0) vs (9) Dominguez
Addams is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Dominguez gets to mount! Addams was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (0) vs (11) Dominguez
Addams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Addams manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Addams holds on and takes a little breather.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Addams pulls Dominguez in close to his closed guard and prevents Dominguez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams has Dominguez pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Dominguez passes Addams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Addams defending well.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dominguez.
Addams trying to control from the bottom.
Addams tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez moves into full mount! Addams won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (0) vs (14) Dominguez
Dominguez controlling his opponent. #T12#
Addams regains half guard.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Addams manages to get to full guard.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams has Dominguez pulled in close to control his posture.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard. #T13#
Dominguez 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.
Addams trying to control the position.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Dominguez.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Addams controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Addams controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Addams controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 14 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dominguez gave a big smile as he said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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