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OWGP Sweet 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Coe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Coe
Lo wants to get back to full guard.
Lo's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Coe trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away. #SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Coe wants to work for an arm triangle but Lo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lo is controlling Coe's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1##SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura but Lo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coe to get the leverage.
Lo is positioning himself well to prevent Coe advancing to mount.
Lo continues to stall.
Lo trying to control here.
Coe working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lo's thigh. Lo counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coe controls the pace.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (2) Coe
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Coe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Coe has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lo doesn't defend quickly enough and Coe has managed to lock this one up! Can Lo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Coe on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Allan Coe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, David Allan Coe waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bok throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pripyat was covering up waiting for the punch and Bok finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Bok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pripyat's guard.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Pripyat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bok wants to advance to full mount but Pripyat doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Pripyat has his foot on Bok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bok works his way back into a safe position though.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat can't keep his opponent in guard - Bok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Pripyat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Pripyat is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?
Pripyat told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Pripyat.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Bok postures up.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok controlling from the top position.
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Pripyat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.#T3#
Bok 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat pulls Bok in close to his closed guard and prevents Bok from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Pripyat is pulling down on Bok's head. It's preventing any offense from Bok, at least for the moment.#T5#
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Pripyat can't keep his opponent in guard - Bok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but Pripyat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bok to get the leverage.
Bok is looking to advance position but Pripyat won't allow it. #T6#
Pripyat is staying active underneath Bok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pripyat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there. #T7#
Pripyat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Pripyat
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bok is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (2) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bok uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bok off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (7) vs (6) Pripyat
Pripyat has the hooks in. Bok is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Pripyat patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T8#
I really don't envy Bok right now.
#SUB2#
Pripyat working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pripyat tries to get the hooks in deep but Bok pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bok defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pripyat doesn't have the hooks in and Bok manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (6) Pripyat
Bok wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
Bok passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (12) vs (6) Pripyat#T9#
Bok trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bok trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away.
Pripyat struggling a bit here.
Pripyat trying to control but Bok flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bok (15) vs (6) Pripyat#T10#
Will Bok go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Bok is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pripyat defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Bok looking for the RNC.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Bok manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Bok has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bok wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
#T11##SUB#
Bok 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, Pripyat has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Bok patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Pripyat defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bok's arms.
I would not like to be Pripyat right now.
#SUB#
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pripyat tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Pripyat controls the position.
Pripyat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pripyat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bok's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (15) vs (10) Pripyat#T13#
Bok prevents Pripyat from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Bok fending off the submission attempt from Pripyat.
I really don't envy Bok right now.
Pripyat is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Bok is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pripyat gets his way!
#T14#
Bok is trying to break free.
Bok turns into Pripyat and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (17) vs (10) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat looking to control.
Pripyat 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.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Pripyat is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat controls Bok momentarily but Bok frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 17 to 10.
An out of breath Maxim Bok thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 23 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halo but Halo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halo. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (4) vs (0) Morrison
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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.#SUB#
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morrison gets back to half guard.
Morrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison 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: Halo (4) vs (2) Morrison
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Halo works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Morrison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morrison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo looking to control.
Halo keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Halo is controlling Morrison's posture.#SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morrison trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Morrison pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison pushing down on Halo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morrison not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo is pressing down on Morrison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halo looking to control.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (6) vs (2) Morrison#T3#
Morrison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Halo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Morrison is trying to control the position but Halo postures up. #T4#
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (9) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison is not content to let Halo control the position.
Morrison tries to buck Halo off but Halo is having none of it.
Morrison felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Halo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (11) vs (2) Morrison#SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morrison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (11) vs (4) Morrison#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB#
Halo has his feet on Morrison's thighs here. He's pushed Morrison off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Morrison screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hirsch looking to score a takedown here. Puto is defending well but Hirsch drives through and ends up in Puto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Puto
Hirsch advances to half guard.
Puto is staying active underneath Hirsch, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Puto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hirsch pulls his head out easily.
Hirsch trying to control the action but Puto is working from the bottom.
Puto wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hirsch uses his free foot to push down on Puto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Puto. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Puto#T1#
Puto is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (8) vs (0) Puto
Puto rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
Hirsch seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hirsch biding his time, looking for the opening.
Puto tries to escape the position.
Puto keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Hirsch controlling from the back.
Hirsch tries to get the hooks in deep but Puto pushed the leg off.
Puto tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
Hirsch really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Puto.
Puto is really stuck here.
#T3#
I would not like to be Puto right now.
Hirsch is trying to stick to Puto's back but Puto is turning into Hirsch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hirsch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Puto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (8) vs (2) Puto
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
Puto is pushing down on Hirsch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hirsch is fighting to maintain full guard but Puto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Puto wants to pass to mount but Hirsch is defending the position. #SUB2#
Puto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch keeping hold of Puto's head, controlling as best he can.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Puto is trying to work for a kimura but Hirsch is defending well.
#T5#
Puto works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (5) Puto
Hirsch wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hirsch is looking to escape.
Hirsch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Puto wants to take his opponent's back but Hirsch doesn't allow it.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Puto postures up.#T6#
Hirsch is trying desperately to improve position.
Puto is looking to work his way around to Hirsch's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Puto wants to take Hirsch's back here but Hirsch is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hirsch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puto looking to control but Hirsch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hirsch tries to lock up and control but Puto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Hirsch is desperately trying to improve his position but Puto has a good base and remains in mount.
Hirsch has given up his back. Will we see Puto going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (8) vs (8) Puto
Hirsch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hirsch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Puto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hirsch is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Hirsch preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Puto. #SUB2#
Puto looking for the choke but no joy. #T8#
Hirsch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hirsch wants to control but Puto is having none of it.#SUB2#
Puto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hirsch has worked his arm free - good work by Hirsch!
#SUB2#
Puto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Puto politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Puto prefers to stall for the moment though.#T9#
Hirsch is looking for a sweep.
Hirsch prevents Puto from improving position. #SUB2#
Puto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hirsch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hirsch tries to bench press Puto off him but Puto keeps the position.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working.
Hirsch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T10#
Hirsch is staying active underneath Puto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hirsch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puto is working away from the top position though.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Puto is just content to waste time from the top position. Hirsch takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Puto trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Puto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (11) Puto
Hirsch trying his best to control but Puto has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (8) vs (13) Puto
Hirsch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Puto controlling the position easily from mount.
Hirsch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hirsch is concentrating on defense, preventing Puto from advancing position.
Puto is looking to pass Hirsch's guard but actually Hirsch recovers to full guard. #T12#
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (10) vs (13) Puto#SUB#
Hirsch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hirsch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Puto looking to control.
#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (10) vs (15) Puto
Hirsch trying to keep a closed guard but Puto is proving a slippery customer.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puto is one step ahead there.
Puto wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirsch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Hirsch can't keep his opponent in guard - Puto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hirsch keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hirsch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (14) vs (15) Puto
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Puto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hirsch fails to move to back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto wins on points by 15 to 14.
A very excited looking Cajun Puto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 25 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Read looks for a takedown but Vicini sprawls well.#CL#
Read gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Read tries to score a body lock takedown but Vicini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vicini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Read prevents it.
Read has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vicini after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Read. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicini wants a takedown.
Vicini prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Vicini has clasped his hands together around Read's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Read (0) vs (4) Vicini
You can see the frustration on Read's face as Vicini controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini is trying to move to mount but Read reverses beautifully and ends up in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (4) Vicini
Read won't allow Vicini to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Read gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Read wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Read postures up.
Read stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vicini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Vicini has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Read gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Read content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Vicini keeping full guard, as Read tries to pass. #SUB2#
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Read passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (5) vs (4) Vicini
Vicini is not content to let Read control the position. #T3#
Vicini is being controlled here.
Vicini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Read is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
Read not doing much here.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Read wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
#T5#
Vicini moves into full guard.
Read passes Vicini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Read performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Read's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Read's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Read (5) vs (8) Vicini
Vicini trying to control.#T6#
Vicini controlling well, preventing Read from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Vicini looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Vicini has got one arm under Read's chin. This could be trouble... Read trying to control the other hand but Vicini gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Read has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
A victorious Dido Vicini 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 10 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 19 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Morrison Jr. shoots in and gets a takedown into Ribbler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (0) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Ribbler seems keen to control Morrison Jr.'s posture.
Morrison Jr. passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (0) vs (5) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribbler keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. tries for a kimura but Ribbler is defending well. #T1#
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Ribbler is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. swings around for an armbar but Ribbler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (5) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. 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: Ribbler (2) vs (7) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morrison Jr. is stalling here. Ribbler is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Morrison Jr. seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ribbler has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (6) vs (7) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries to buck Ribbler off but Ribbler is having none of it.#T2#
Ribbler happy to just control the position for now.
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain half guard here but Ribbler keeps moving and retains side control.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ribbler controlling from side mount. #T3#
Morrison Jr. tries to buck Ribbler off but Ribbler is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Morrison Jr. is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ribbler is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (8) vs (7) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep. Ribbler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Ribbler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ribbler stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribbler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (8) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison Jr. showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Ribbler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler has control of Morrison Jr.'s left arm, preventing Morrison Jr. from doing any damage.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom. #T7#
Morrison Jr. is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morrison Jr. looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (10) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Morrison Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribbler is one step ahead there.
Morrison Jr. wants to hit a sweep here but Ribbler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morrison Jr. there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (13) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
Ribbler controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Morrison Jr. manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morrison Jr. wants to get back to full guard.
Ribbler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. defending well. #SUB#
Ribbler is looking for a kimura here.
#T9#
Morrison Jr. moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ribbler passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ribbler not doing much here.
#T10#
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
Ribbler is looking to take a break and control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ribbler has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (16) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position but Ribbler isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Morrison Jr. gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg. #T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ribbler in particular looking to stall.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep but Ribbler has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (19) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribbler moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (21) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Ribbler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morrison Jr. is working to get back to half guard.
Ribbler trying to control but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14#
Ribbler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morrison Jr. knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrison Jr. works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ribbler stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison Jr..
Ribbler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
Ibbe Ribbler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Galanos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Galanos showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Galanos
Andreev trying to hold on to Galanos's head to control him but Galanos postures up.
Andreev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galanos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Galanos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Galanos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Andreev trying to control but Galanos postures up.
Andreev controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is looking to get back to full guard here but Galanos has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (0) vs (5) Galanos#T1#
Andreev tries to improve position but can't.
Andreev looking for a sweep but Galanos has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andreev (0) vs (7) Galanos
Galanos controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Andreev has given up his back. Will we see Galanos going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Andreev (0) vs (10) Galanos
Andreev is in bad spot here.
Galanos trying to control momentarily.
Galanos is riding his opponent, not letting Andreev buck him off.
Andreev tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Andreev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Andreev's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Galanos has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andreev's body.
Galanos controlling well, preventing Andreev from escaping the position.
Andreev breaks Galanos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (10) Galanos
Andreev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (12) Galanos
Andreev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Andreev controls Galanos momentarily but Galanos frees himself.
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Andreev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (12) Galanos
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Galanos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andreev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (7) vs (12) Galanos#T4#
Galanos controls the position for a moment.
Andreev controlling from side mount.
Andreev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Galanos for as long as he can get away with.
Galanos is looking to regain half guard here but Andreev keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Galanos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andreev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Galanos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Galanos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Andreev being controlled here momentarily.
Andreev is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Andreev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Galanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Galanos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (7) vs (14) Galanos#T8#
Andreev being controlled here, momentarily.
Andreev trying to control the position.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andreev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev controlling the position.
Andreev wants to control the position but Galanos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Andreev tries to roll over but Galanos keeps him under control.
Andreev wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy.
#T9#
Galanos tries to pass to full mount but Andreev defends it.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg.
Galanos tries to pass to full mount but Andreev defends it.
Andreev is pressing down on Galanos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Andreev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galanos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (9) vs (14) Galanos
Galanos controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.#T10#
Andreev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Galanos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Galanos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galanos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andreev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (9) vs (16) Galanos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev pulls Galanos in close to his closed guard and prevents Galanos from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Galanos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galanos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
Andreev pulls Galanos in close to his closed guard and prevents Galanos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Andreev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Galanos is now in half guard. #T12#
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galanos is controlling the pace.
Andreev wants to improve his position but Galanos is controlling well.
Andreev is trying to maintain the position but Galanos is very close to passing his half guard.
Galanos is taking a breather. Andreev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T13#
Galanos is looking to advance position but Andreev won't allow it.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
Andreev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andreev.
Andreev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
Andreev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galanos passes into half guard. #T14#
Andreev trying to control here.
Galanos content to control rather than advance.
Galanos prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Andreev is staying active underneath Galanos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos wants to pass to mount but Andreev is defending the position.
Andreev trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Galanos manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (9) vs (19) Galanos
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 19 to 9.
Our winner, Hero Galanos, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Rap Tori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 26 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sparxx clinches with his opponent.
Tori looking for a takedown.
Sparxx drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tori gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Sparxx gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tori regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tori (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Tori wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Tori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Tori'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.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori pulls Sparxx in to control the position.
Tori is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx pushes down on Tori's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tori trying to control from the bottom.
Tori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tori defends it well.
Tori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Tori tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sparxx seems to be looking for submissions.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tori is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tori avoid being mounted?
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tori keeps working.
Tori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Tori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Tori trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx won't allow Tori to sweep him here.
Sparxx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tori's guard. #T5##SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sparxx is working for a kimura but Tori is defending it quite comfortably.
Sparxx is thwarting Tori's attempts to control the position.
Tori might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sparxx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Sparxx looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tori is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Tori manages to get to full guard.
Tori controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself. #T7#
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Sparxx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tori's guard.
Tori is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but Tori is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparxx to get the leverage.
Sparxx moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tori (0) vs (5) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Sparxx controlling the position from side mount. #T9##SUB2#
Sparxx wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tori, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tori struggling a bit here.
Sparxx wants to control but Tori is keeping him busy. #T10#
A lull in the action here as Sparxx stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Sparxx has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tori is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sparxx yanks on the arm and Tori is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sparxx.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrone Sparxx!
In his post fight interview, Tyrone Sparxx started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Co-main event
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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 8 wins and 7 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cubbedge pushes Halli up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Cubbedge lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Halli
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Halli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Cubbedge 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli 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.#T1#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at Finish the Fight inform us that Halli has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Halli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Halli
Halli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (5) Halli
Halli taking a breather here.
Halli wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. #T3#
Halli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep.
Halli staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it. #T4#
Cubbedge regains half guard there - taking advantage of Halli's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5##SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Halli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it. #SUB2#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending well.
#T6#
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cubbedge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cubbedge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge looking to control but Halli passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Halli seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge defends the submission attempt.
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Cubbedge is in trouble now - Halli has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (8) Halli#T9#
Cubbedge tries to reverse the position but Halli maintains control.
Halli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Cubbedge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli wants to control the pace but Cubbedge is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Cubbedge wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.#SUB2#
Halli goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (8) Halli#SUB2#
Halli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cubbedge stacks Halli on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cubbedge ! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (8) Halli
Halli is looking to reverse the position.#T11##SUB#
Cubbedge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cubbedge laying and praying for a moment but Halli takes advantage and regains half guard.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Cubbedge wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Halli is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cubbedge jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (8) Halli
Cubbedge working away.#SUB#
Cubbedge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cubbedge 's best efforts.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Halli won't allow Cubbedge to pass to mount.
Halli works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Cubbedge pushes his legs off easily.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Halli is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #T14##SUB2#
Halli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cubbedge is aware though and is defending well.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Halli has control of Cubbedge 's left arm, preventing Cubbedge from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Bart Cubbedge thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 27 wins and 4 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hozdic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hozdic showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hozdic controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hozdic passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Hozdic not doing much here.
#T2#
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hozdic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hozdic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (2) vs (4) Hunt
Hozdic trying to control the position but Hunt manages to sink in the hooks.
Hozdic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hunt just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
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.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Hozdic from escaping the position.
Hunt doesn't have the hooks in and Hozdic manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (4) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Hunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (4) vs (6) Hunt
Hozdic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Hunt trying to move into half guard but instead Hozdic has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (6) vs (6) Hunt
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt pulls Hozdic in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt is pulling down on Hozdic's head. It's preventing any offense from Hozdic, at least for the moment.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic passes into half guard.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Hozdic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hozdic is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hunt trying to control here.
#T8#
Hozdic stalling.
Hozdic'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.
Hunt wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.#T9#
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Hozdic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
#T10#
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hozdic controls the pace.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there. #T11#
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Hunt is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
Hozdic 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.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Hunt is trying to hold Hozdic in close to prevent damage but Hozdic has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunt is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?#T14#
Hozdic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Hozdic is heads and Hunt is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dragan Hozdic waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY's logo in front of the cameras. |
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