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CWC 237 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Andersson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Jiurgite counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jiurgite. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jiurgite is now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andersson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andersson controls Jiurgite momentarily but Jiurgite frees himself.
Andersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (2) Andersson#SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a kimura here.
Andersson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jiurgite controls Andersson momentarily but Andersson frees himself.
Jiurgite is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andersson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Jiurgite looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Jiurgite controlling the position.
Jiurgite controls Andersson momentarily but Andersson frees himself.
Andersson trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Jiurgite being controlled here, momentarily.
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Jiurgite controlling the position.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiurgite, not yet. #SUB#
Jiurgite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andersson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andersson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (5) Andersson
Jiurgite struggling a bit here.
Jiurgite prevents Andersson from moving into mount.
Jiurgite is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it.
Jiurgite tries to bench press Andersson off him but Andersson keeps the position.
Jiurgite is letting Andersson control him for a moment. #T3#
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Andersson tries for a kimura but Jiurgite is defending well.
Andersson controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Andersson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jiurgite knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jiurgite struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Andersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jiurgite tries to buck Andersson off but Andersson is having none of it.#SUB2#
Andersson tries for a kimura but Jiurgite is defending well. #T4#
Jiurgite prevents Andersson from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiurgite struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Andersson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jiurgite tries to buck Andersson off but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping him busy.
Jiurgite can't do much from the bottom here.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Andersson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jiurgite, who protects the arm well.
Jiurgite is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it. #T5#
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Jiurgite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jiurgite is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Jiurgite gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Andersson wants to take a breather but Jiurgite is having none of it. #SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jiurgite defends it well.
Jiurgite wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.
Jiurgite regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Andersson trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite is pulling down on Andersson's head to control his posture.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Andersson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jiurgite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andersson has managed to get both his arms back between Jiurgite's legs - danger averted.
Andersson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jiurgite has control of Andersson's left arm, preventing Andersson from doing any damage.
Jiurgite tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Jiurgite looking to control.
Andersson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jiurgite pulls Andersson in to control the position. #SUB2#
Andersson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andersson trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite 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.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jiurgite haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Jiurgite controlling Andersson's posture.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Andersson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Andersson being controlled here momentarily.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Jiurgite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andersson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (5) Andersson#SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jiurgite passes into half guard.
Andersson won't allow Jiurgite to pass to mount. #T9#
Andersson trying to control but Jiurgite postures up.
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Jiurgite has control of the leg.
Andersson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jiurgite passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Andersson! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (5) Andersson
Andersson has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (10) vs (5) Andersson
Andersson tries to break free.
Jiurgite trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Andersson doesn't escape. #SUB#
Jiurgite looking to break Andersson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Andersson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jiurgite will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jiurgite tries to keep control of the position but Andersson is staying busy.#T10#
I would not like to be Andersson right now.
Andersson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
Jiurgite performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jiurgite is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (13) vs (5) Andersson
Jiurgite trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Andersson tries to hold on but Jiurgite postures up.
Andersson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jiurgite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andersson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andersson has given up his back here. Will Jiurgite look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (16) vs (5) Andersson
Jiurgite controls the action.
Jiurgite controlling well, preventing Andersson from escaping the position.
Jiurgite not allowing Andersson to control his hands.
Jiurgite biding his time, controlling Andersson.
Andersson trying to control the hands but Jiurgite breaks the grip. #T12#
Andersson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jiurgite's guard. Nice work there by Andersson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (16) vs (7) Andersson
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jiurgite is keeping the position for now.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jiurgite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jiurgite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andersson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (18) vs (7) Andersson#SUB2#
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Andersson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jiurgite uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (21) vs (7) Andersson#T13#
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Andersson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Andersson is trying to work for a sweep but Jiurgite has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (23) vs (7) Andersson
Andersson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jiurgite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Andersson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jiurgite controlling the position easily from mount.
Jiurgite looking to control but Andersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andersson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite controlling his opponent.
Andersson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 23 to 7. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Guillo Perez ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Perez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petersen pinned against the cage. Petersen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petersen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Petersen dives in and grabs Perez 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes down on Petersen's head and hops out.
Perez attempts a counter takedown but Petersen avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Perez gets a clinch. #TD#
Perez manages to pull guard.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Perez has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Perez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass.
Perez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Perez wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Perez '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.
Perez looking to pass the guard.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Perez tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen trying to control the position here.
Petersen is looking to sweep but instead, Perez has passed into half guard.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perez is working away from the top position though.
Perez is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perez wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perez 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (2) Petersen#SUB#
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Perez being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Perez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petersen defends well.
Perez working a defensive guard here.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (2) vs (5) Petersen
Perez is trying to escape the position but Petersen is controlling the position. #T4#
Perez prevents Petersen from improving position.
Perez tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.
Perez is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Perez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (4) vs (5) Petersen
Perez wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Perez from advancing to side control.
Perez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Petersen! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (7) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Petersen tries to hold on but Perez postures up.
Perez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Perez goes for an armbar but Petersen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Petersen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (7) vs (7) Petersen
Petersen stays in close to Perez 's body and controls the position. #T6#
It looks like Petersen 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.#SUB#
Perez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petersen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself. #SUB#
Perez looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
Petersen preventing the sweep. #T7#
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (7) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Perez (7) vs (12) Petersen
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perez is looking to escape. #T8#
Petersen controlling from mount.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Perez to control.
Perez working to try and regain half guard.
Perez wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Perez is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Perez tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Petersen prevents Perez from getting the reversal.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perez is looking to escape.
Petersen controlling from mount. #T10#
Perez 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: Perez (9) vs (12) Petersen
Perez looking to pass the guard.
Petersen controlling the position.
Petersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (9) vs (14) Petersen
Petersen stalling.
Let's hope that Petersen 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.#T11#
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petersen.#T12#
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Petersen is controlling the pace.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perez (13) vs (14) Petersen
Petersen is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Petersen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Perez 's arms. #SUB#
Perez tightening his grip on Petersen, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Petersen wants to control his opponent's hands but Perez gets his hands free. #SUB#
Petersen fending off the submission attempt from Perez . #SUB#
Perez looking for the choke but no joy.
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petersen trying to control here.
#T14#
Petersen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Petersen is looking to control Perez 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petersen.
Petersen has control of Perez 's left arm, preventing Perez from doing any damage.
Perez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 14 to 13.
Conald Petersen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lemieux closes the distance and pushes Average back into the cage.
Average drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lemieux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Average looking for a takedown.
Lemieux has Average pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Average manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lemieux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Average is trying to drag Lemieux to the mat but Lemieux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Don Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Average.#TD2#
Average wants the takedown. Lemieux is fighting it off but Average persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lemieux's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Average
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux 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.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Average wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Average stays in close to Lemieux's body and controls the position.
Average wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
Average is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Average looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Average avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Average 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.
Lemieux can't keep his opponent in guard - Average advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Average is thwarting Lemieux's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.
Average frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (5) Average
Average content just to control the position here.
Lemieux tries to reverse the position but Average maintains control.
Average controlling from mount.
Average looking to control but Lemieux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Average avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
Average looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Lemieux regains half guard.#SUB#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
Average tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lemieux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Average not doing much here.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard but Average has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (8) Average
Average controls the position from side control.#T5#
Lemieux sneaks back into half guard.
Average controlling the action here.
Average trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well.
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lemieux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Average 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.
#T6#
It looks like Average 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.#SUB#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lemieux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Average not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB#
Lemieux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Average can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Average slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (11) Average
You can see the frustration on Lemieux's face as Average controls the position.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Average controlling from side mount. #T8#
Lemieux is looking to reverse the position.
Lemieux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Average off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (4) vs (11) Average
Lemieux wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Average manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lemieux's guard. Nice work there by Average.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (4) vs (13) Average
Average trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Average won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here.
Average slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average passes into half guard. #T9#
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lemieux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lemieux trying to control here.
Lemieux is not content to let Average control the position.
Average is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Lemieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemieux.
Lemieux trying to keep a closed guard but Average is proving a slippery customer.
Average slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (4) vs (16) Average
Average controls the position.
Lemieux is not content to let Average control the position.
Lemieux is trying to improve his position.
Lemieux is not content to let Average control the position.
Lemieux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Average off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (8) vs (16) Average#T11##SUB#
Lemieux is looking for the choke from the back position but Average is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Average preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lemieux.
Lemieux is riding his opponent, not letting Average buck him off.
Average tries to roll but Lemieux sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Lemieux looking for the choke but no joy.
Lemieux not allowing Average to control his hands. #SUB#
Average defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T12##SUB#
Lemieux has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Average rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Average trying to hold on to Lemieux's head to control him but Lemieux postures up.
Average gets full guard.
Lemieux is stalling in the full guard.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average pulls Lemieux in close to prevent any damage.
Lemieux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Average is pulling down on Lemieux's head. It's preventing any offense from Lemieux, at least for the moment.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.#T14#
Lemieux trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (8) vs (18) Average
Average 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.
Average forces his way into half guard.
Lemieux trying to control from the bottom.
Average is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average is trying to control. Lemieux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average wins on points by 18 to 8.
A victorious Joe Average thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Derrick Lewis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Germano swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Germano has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Germano has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lewis regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lewis (0) vs (2) Germano
Germano wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Germano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Germano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lewis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lewis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lewis! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lewis (4) vs (2) Germano
Germano is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Germano regains half guard.
Germano gets back to full guard.
Germano wants to sweep but no luck.
Lewis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Germano working a defensive guard here.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (7) vs (2) Germano#T2#
Germano tries to improve position but can't.
Lewis takes a little break here. Germano wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lewis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Germano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lewis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Germano, who protects the arm well.
Germano gets back to half guard.
Germano is looking for a sweep. Lewis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Germano trying to hold on to Lewis's head to control him but Lewis postures up.
#SUB#
Lewis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Germano sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lewis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Germano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lewis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (7) vs (4) Germano
Germano wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving. #SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Germano controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Germano stays in close to Lewis's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Germano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
Lewis looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano pushes down on Lewis's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5##SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Germano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (7) vs (7) Germano
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano wants to control the pace but Lewis is squirming around nicely.
Germano takes Lewis's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lewis (7) vs (10) Germano#SUB2#
Germano has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lewis is in real trouble here. Germano gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lewis is tapping out! Germano wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
After winning the bout, Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Vitaly Doom!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Doom closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kakuto has clasped his hands together around Doom's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (0) Doom
Doom is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kakuto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Doom, who protects the arm well.
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.
Kakuto looking to control but instead Doom has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto prevents Doom from improving his position.
Doom 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.
Doom is not content to let Kakuto control the position.#T1#
Doom has his hands clasped together around Kakuto's back. He's all about the action.
Doom trying to control from the bottom.
Kakuto works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (7) vs (0) Doom
Doom 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.#T2#
Doom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kakuto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kakuto trying to control but Doom is working from the bottom. #T3#
Doom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kakuto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Doom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doom has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Doom trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Doom trying to control the position here. #T6#
Doom looking for a sweep. Not yet Doom, not yet.
Doom has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture.
Kakuto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Doom is keeping the position.#T7#
Doom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Doom wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Kakuto won't allow Doom to sweep him here.
Doom trying to control the position.
Kakuto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (10) vs (0) Doom
Doom struggling a bit here.#T9#
Kakuto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Doom wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Doom is trying to improve his position.
Doom wants to control but Kakuto postures up.#T10##SUB#
Kakuto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Doom regains half guard.
Doom trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
Doom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kakuto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Kakuto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doom is concentrating on defense, preventing Kakuto from advancing position.
Kakuto trying to control from Doom's half guard. Doom has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Doom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12##SUB2#
Doom has his foot on Kakuto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kakuto works his way back into a safe position though.
Doom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (2) Doom
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kakuto has an active guard here but Doom has managed to pass into half guard.
Kakuto is pressing down on Doom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doom content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Doom controlling him for the moment.
Doom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kakuto 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.
Doom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Doom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doom looking to pass the guard.
Doom passes Kakuto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Doom controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wangler looking to score a takedown here. Bangsit is defending well but Wangler drives through and ends up in Bangsit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bangsit (0) vs (2) Wangler
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Wangler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wangler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Bangsit'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.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bangsit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wangler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Wangler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bangsit trying to control the position here.
Wangler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Bangsit is trying to keep Wangler in close.
#SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wangler passes into half guard.
Bangsit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wangler is working away from the top position though.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Bangsit trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
Bangsit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Bangsit is trying to control but can't.
Wangler prevents Bangsit from improving his position.
Bangsit has his hands clasped together around Wangler's back. He's all about the action.
Bangsit wants to control the action here but instead Wangler manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (0) vs (5) Wangler
Bangsit is looking to get to half guard.
Bangsit wants to control but Wangler is having none of it.#T4#
Bangsit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bangsit tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wangler controlling his opponent.
Bangsit tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bangsit tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Wangler avoids the attempt from Bangsit to control.
Wangler wants to take Bangsit's back here but Bangsit is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wangler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bangsit is desperately trying to improve his position but Wangler has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Bangsit tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wangler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bangsit gets back to half guard.
Bangsit trying to control but Wangler postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bangsit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bangsit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Bangsit pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Bangsit 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.
Wangler is fighting to break Bangsit's control of his arms but Bangsit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bangsit is trying to keep Wangler in close.
#SUB#
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Wangler defends easily.
Bangsit is trying to control the position but Wangler postures up. #T8#
Bangsit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wangler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bangsit controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself. #T9##SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a triangle but Wangler pushes his legs off easily.
Wangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Bangsit is retaining full guard.
Bangsit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangler 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. #T10#
Bangsit looking to control but Wangler passes into half guard.
Bangsit wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (0) vs (8) Wangler
Wangler controlling the position easily from mount.
Bangsit tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Wangler wants to take his opponent's back but Bangsit doesn't allow it.
Bangsit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bangsit (0) vs (11) Wangler
A lull in the action here.
Bangsit rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
Bangsit breaks Wangler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (2) vs (11) Wangler
Wangler trying to keep a closed guard but Bangsit is proving a slippery customer.
Wangler controlling the position.#T12#
Bangsit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wangler is pulling down on Bangsit's head to control his posture.
Bangsit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (5) vs (11) Wangler
Bangsit is looking to take a break and control but Wangler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Wangler regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bangsit's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but Wangler defends the submission attempt.
Bangsit is keen to just control but Wangler is a slippery customer.#T14#
Wangler is looking to improve his position.
Bangsit is looking to stall here but Wangler recovers full guard.
Bangsit trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bangsit pushes down on Wangler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 11 to 5.
A relieved looking Bobby Wangler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 26 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Coe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sparxx is trying to defend but Coe 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: Coe (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sparxx moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Coe'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.
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Coe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coe defends well.
Sparxx controlling Coe's posture. #T1#
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Coe is looking for a kimura but Sparxx is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coe to get the leverage.
Coe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparxx wants to control but Coe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Sparxx is in trouble now - Coe has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Coe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sparxx is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Coe postures up.
Coe wants to take Sparxx's back but he can't do it this time.
Sparxx wants to hold on but Coe pushes him away.
Coe looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Sparxx manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Coe is trying to work for a kimura but Sparxx is defending well.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx won't allow Coe to pass to mount.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Sparxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (5) vs (4) Sparxx#SUB2#
Sparxx tightening his grip on Coe, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Coe showing good submission defense here.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coe is trying to break free.
Sparxx doesn't have the hooks in and Coe manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (7) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Coe postures up. #T5#
Coe is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Coe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sparxx dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (7) vs (6) Sparxx#SUB#
Coe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Sparxx passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (7) vs (9) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control the action but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sparxx off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (11) vs (9) Sparxx#T6##SUB#
Coe has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sparxx has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sparxx is really stuck here.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Coe won't let him. #SUB#
Sparxx defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Coe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7##SUB#
Sparxx defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Coe's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx turns into Coe and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (11) vs (11) Sparxx
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving. #SUB#
Coe is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.
Coe working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Sparxx content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Coe wants to reverse the position here. Sparxx has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Coe is forced to tap! Coe looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tyrone Sparxx!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tyrone Sparxx thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 24 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 25 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vicini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Vicini
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Vicini seems content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well. #T1#
Pavlov controlling the position well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov looking to control.
#T2#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Vicini being controlled here momentarily.
Vicini preventing the sweep.
Vicini pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Pavlov won't allow it.
Vicini is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Pavlov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Vicini#T6#
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Vicini keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vicini just content to control the position.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vicini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Pavlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov is not content to let Vicini control the position.#T7##SUB2#
Vicini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well.
Vicini wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini stalling away here and it's allowed Pavlov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Pavlov has control of Vicini's left arm, preventing Vicini from doing any damage.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T8#
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov seems keen to control Vicini's posture.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T9#
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vicini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (8) Vicini
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov passes Vicini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vicini tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Vicini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Vicini is defending well.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T11#
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Vicini tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Vicini is a slippery customer.
Vicini won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Vicini tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vicini 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.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Vicini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov stalling. #T14#
Vicini won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov is thwarting Vicini's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (8) Vicini
Pavlov wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pavlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 8 to 5.
After winning the bout, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Rico Cole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Cole tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cole looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Read jumps into guard, dragging Cole to the mat.
Cole stands and throws Read's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (3) vs (0) Read
Cole tries to advance to mount but can't.
Read wants to control but Cole postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole tries to move to mount but Read blocks the move with his legs.
Cole controls the position.
Read wants to control but Cole postures up.#T1##SUB#
Cole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Read, who protects the arm well.
Cole tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Cole is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Read is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Read is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Cole is trying to get an arm triangle but Read is defending well.
Cole 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.#T2#
Cole wants to control but Read is keeping him busy.
Read is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cole's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cole prevents Read from improving his position.
Read trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up.
#T3#
Read won't allow Cole to pass to mount.
Cole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cole works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (6) vs (0) Read
Cole trying to control but Read is having none of it.
Read sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Read trying to control here.
Cole trying to advance position but Read counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Cole has gone for a leg lock! Read slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cole's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cole (6) vs (2) Read
Read stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.#T5#
Read showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Read tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cole is pulling down on Read's head. It's preventing any offense from Read, at least for the moment.
Read 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.#SUB#
Cole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Read preventing the sweep.
Read is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cole wants to hit a sweep here but Read passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cole there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (6) vs (5) Read#T7#
Cole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cole keeping control of the position.
Read wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working. #T8#
Read is pressing down on Cole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cole is holding on for now.
Cole trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Read seems content to control.
Cole wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
Read with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Cole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Read is working away from the top position though.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Cole trying to control but Read postures up.
Cole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cole.#T10#
Cole working a defensive guard but Read manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (6) vs (8) Read
Read wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Cole can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Cole prevents Read from moving into mount.
Cole tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Read presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cole (6) vs (10) Read
Read is looking to work his way around to Cole's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Read avoids the attempt from Cole to control.#SUB2#
Read looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is controlling an arm, preventing Read from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T12#
Cole tries to reverse the position but Read maintains control.
Read controlling from the full mount.
Cole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Read controlling from the full mount.
Read looking to control but Cole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Read tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Cole is trying desperately to improve position.
Cole tries to hold on but Read pushes him away.
Read wants to take Cole's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Cole tries to improve his position but Read has taken his back! Read has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cole tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Read pushes Cole away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marc Read!
A relieved looking Marc Read thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 5 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
MacGowan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tori's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Tori
Tori is adopting a defensive guard.
Tori is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tori, not yet. #T1#
MacGowan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Tori is retaining full guard.
Tori trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
Tori wants to improve his position but instead MacGowan has moved into half guard.
Tori is controlling MacGowan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tori wants to control the action here but instead MacGowan manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (0) Tori#T3#
Tori is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan prevents Tori from getting the reversal.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
Tori 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.
Tori gets full guard.#T4#
Tori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tori, not yet.
Tori controlling MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tori is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Tori
Tori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Tori not doing much here.
Tori works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (5) Tori#T6#
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Tori's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tori uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (8) Tori
Tori wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
MacGowan has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tori's lack of action.
MacGowan keeping control of the position.
Tori is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan keeping hold of Tori's head, controlling as best he can.
Tori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Tori is looking to pass MacGowan's guard but actually MacGowan recovers to full guard.
MacGowan seems keen to control Tori's posture.
Tori wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (8) Tori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tori keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tori seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.#T10#
Tori controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself.
Tori looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Tori is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
MacGowan controlling from the top position.
Tori is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (10) Tori
Tori looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan gets full guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Tori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T12#
Tori engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tori preventing the sweep.
Tori sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is trying to keep Tori in close.
#T13#
MacGowan pulls Tori in close to his closed guard and prevents Tori from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tori wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Tori engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 10 to 7.
Rap Tori decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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