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CACC 241 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Vladimir Konstantinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nobunaga Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Konstantinov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tanaka is trying to defend but Konstantinov 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: Konstantinov (2) vs (0) Tanaka
Tanaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tanaka.
Tanaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanaka, not yet.
Tanaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Konstantinov defends it easily.
Tanaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Konstantinov controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tanaka has his foot on Konstantinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Konstantinov works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Tanaka looking to control.
Konstantinov controlling from the top position.
Tanaka 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.
Our spies down at at The Crucible inform us that Tanaka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Konstantinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Konstantinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Konstantinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Tanaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tanaka working for a triangle but Konstantinov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Konstantinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tanaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanaka, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Tanaka pushes a forearm under Konstantinov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Konstantinov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Our winner, Nobunaga Tanaka, 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jafar gets caught napping as Gardet dives in and scores a takedown. Jafar manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardet (2) vs (0) Jafar
Gardet trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jafar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (2) vs (2) Jafar#SUB#
Gardet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
I've been told that Jafar has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Gardet controls Jafar momentarily but Jafar frees himself. #T1#
Jafar passes Gardet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jafar trying to control the action but Gardet is working from the bottom.
Jafar is controlling the pace.
Gardet gets full guard.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Jafar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Jafar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jafar won't allow Gardet to sweep him here. #T3#
Gardet keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardet wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gardet working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gardet working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
#T4#
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving. #SUB#
Gardet has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gardet looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Jafar passes Gardet's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
Jafar controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardet is refusing to be controlled, as Jafar sits in half guard.
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Gardet won't allow it.
Jafar is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jafar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jafar wants to free his trapped foot but Gardet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gardet trying to control here.
#T7#
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar tries to pass to full mount but Gardet defends it.
Jafar wants to control but Gardet is keeping him busy.
Gardet tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardet keeps working. #T8#
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
Jafar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gardet is trying to maintain the position but Jafar is very close to passing his half guard.
Jafar works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (2) vs (5) Jafar
Gardet regains half guard.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Gardet is having none of it. #T9#
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.
Gardet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jafar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jafar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gardet (6) vs (5) Jafar
Jafar prevents Gardet from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Gardet is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jafar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jafar for a finish.
Jafar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gardet is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T10#
Jafar tries to escape the position.
Gardet trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Gardet is looking for the choke from the back position but Jafar is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Gardet looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Jafar is controlling Gardet 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (6) vs (7) Jafar
Jafar looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Gardet 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.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard.
Gardet keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Gardet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jafar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (6) vs (10) Jafar#T12#
Jafar wants to take a breather but Gardet manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jafar.
Gardet looking to control.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardet is keeping the position for now.
Gardet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (8) vs (10) Jafar
Jafar 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.#T13#
Gardet advances to half guard.
Jafar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gardet being controlled here momentarily.
Jafar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (8) vs (12) Jafar
Jafar trying to control but Gardet is working from the bottom. #T14#
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard.
Gardet wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardet is working hard here to advance position.
Gardet keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 12 to 8.
Nuri Jafar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Savage Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Corey Clark !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuronoa tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Kuronoa has managed to clinch.
Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Clark has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kuronoa regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Clark
Kuronoa looking to control.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa is trying to keep Clark in close.
#T1#
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
My spies in PSE inform me that Clark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuronoa wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now.
Kuronoa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark 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.
Clark passes Kuronoa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Clark controlling the action here.
Clark 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clark wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuronoa is not content to let Clark control the position.
Clark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Kuronoa wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Kuronoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuronoa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clark 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clark 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (2) Clark
Clark breaks Kuronoa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (4) Clark #SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Clark defends it easily.
Clark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuronoa's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Clark , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily.
Kuronoa is looking to control Clark 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuronoa avoid being mounted?#T4#
Kuronoa is not content to let Clark control the position.
Clark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuronoa tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
Clark wants to take a breather but Kuronoa is having none of it. #SUB2#
Clark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuronoa sees it coming and defends easily.
Clark controlling the action here.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Kuronoa gets back to full guard.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (7) Clark
Clark controls the position from side control.
Kuronoa struggling a bit here.
Clark is trying to move to mount but Kuronoa reverses beautifully and ends up in Clark 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (7) Clark #T6#
Clark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kuronoa trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuronoa trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Kuronoa postures up.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Clark 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.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuronoa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (9) Clark #SUB#
Kuronoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Kuronoa trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
Clark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kuronoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clark defends it easily.#SUB#
Clark is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kuronoa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Clark is looking to defend but Kuronoa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Clark ! Kuronoa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Clark taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ono Kuronoa! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 33 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pancake. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (0) vs (4) Pancake
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Fiso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pancake off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (4) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake tries to escape the position.
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fiso tries to get the hooks in deep but Pancake pushed the leg off. #T1#
Fiso controlling well, preventing Pancake from escaping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso'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.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Pancake tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Fiso is looking for the choke from the back position but Pancake is controlling his hands well.
Pancake tries to roll but Fiso sticks to his back.
Pancake staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
I really don't envy Pancake right now.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Pancake tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Fiso is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pancake knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pancake for a finish. #T2#
Fiso doesn't have the hooks in and Pancake manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (6) Pancake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Fiso controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Pancake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pancake won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pancake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fiso manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (6) Pancake
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fiso postures up.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiso defends well.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Pancake has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fiso doesn't defend quickly enough and Pancake has managed to lock this one up! Can Fiso escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pancake on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Kreepee Krawlee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Alejandro Sepulveda!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Krawlee pushes Sepulveda up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Krawlee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Krawlee works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krawlee (2) vs (0) Sepulveda
Sepulveda is trying to control the position but Krawlee postures up.
Sepulveda being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sepulveda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krawlee defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sepulveda has an active guard here but Krawlee has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda tries to roll over but Krawlee keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Sepulveda actively working from the bottom here.
Sepulveda is trying to control but can't.
Sepulveda wants to improve his position but Krawlee is controlling well.
Krawlee content to control rather than advance.
Sepulveda tries to roll over but Krawlee keeps him under control.#SUB#
Krawlee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sepulveda is just riding it out for now. Krawlee eventually gives up the hold.
Sepulveda trying to control but Krawlee postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back.
Sepulveda manages to get to full guard.
Krawlee is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Krawlee slips nicely into half guard.
Krawlee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (5) vs (0) Sepulveda
Sepulveda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sepulveda is squirming around, avoiding Krawlee's attempts to control the action.
Sepulveda tries to hold on but Krawlee pushes him away. #SUB#
Krawlee has control of Sepulveda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sepulveda regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T4#
Sepulveda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Krawlee controlling his opponent.
Krawlee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sepulveda holds on, trying desperately to control.
Sepulveda wants to hold on but Krawlee pushes him away.
Sepulveda tries to reverse the position but Krawlee maintains control.#T5#
Krawlee wants to control the pace but Sepulveda is squirming around nicely.
Krawlee avoids the attempt from Sepulveda to control.
Sepulveda tries to reverse the position but Krawlee maintains control.
Sepulveda is controlling an arm, preventing Krawlee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sepulveda tries to hold on but Krawlee postures up.#T6#
Sepulveda tries to control the position but Krawlee now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Krawlee (8) vs (0) Sepulveda
Sepulveda trying to control the hands but Krawlee breaks the grip. #SUB#
Krawlee looking for the RNC.
Sepulveda wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Krawlee is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sepulveda won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Krawlee off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kreepee Krawlee!
Kreepee Krawlee 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Moto Miyashita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 28 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Miyashita darts in and clinches Wasa up against the cage.#TD2#
Wasa gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyashita (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa wants to take a breather but Miyashita is having none of it.
Miyashita wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyashita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wasa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (0) vs (5) Wasa#SUB2#
Wasa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miyashita, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Wasa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyashita is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Wasa trying to control the action but Miyashita is working from the bottom.
Miyashita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miyashita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wasa's best efforts.#T2#
Miyashita is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Miyashita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wasa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miyashita moves into full guard.
#T3#
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyashita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Miyashita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasa controlling from the top position. #T4#
Wasa trying to move into half guard but instead Miyashita has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (2) vs (5) Wasa
Miyashita trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wasa is looking for a triangle but Miyashita pushes his legs off easily.
Miyashita trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom. #T5#
Miyashita wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Miyashita trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wasa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyashita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Miyashita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wasa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miyashita has Wasa in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (2) vs (7) Wasa#T6#
Wasa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (2) vs (10) Wasa
Miyashita is looking to regain half guard here but Wasa keeps moving and retains side control.
Miyashita gets back to half guard.#T7#
Miyashita wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Miyashita looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wasa pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (2) vs (13) Wasa
Wasa wants to control the pace but Miyashita is squirming around nicely.
Wasa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wasa avoids the attempt from Miyashita to control.
Wasa moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyashita (2) vs (16) Wasa#T8#
Wasa is hanging on to Miyashita's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyashita trying to control the hands but Wasa won't let him.
Miyashita tries to break free.
Wasa wants to control but Miyashita is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Wasa looking for the choke but no joy.
Miyashita is keeping busy.
#T9##SUB2#
Wasa has one arm under Miyashita 's neck. Miyashita is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Wasa manages to get his arm free though and Miyashita is in a world of trouble! Wasa sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Miyashita turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masa Wasa!
Masa Wasa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Malverde!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malverde sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Malverde steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown .#CL2#
Malverde moves into the clinch.
Malverde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Malverde manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malverde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malverde keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown preventing the sweep. #T1#
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malverde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is looking to pass into half guard but Malverde pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Malverde is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Malverde
Malverde's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malverde looking to pass the guard.
Brown has his hands on Malverde's head, controlling the position.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Malverde 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.
Brown has Malverde pulled in close to control his posture.
Malverde trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Malverde
Brown stands and throws Malverde's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Malverde#T3#
Brown tries to advance to mount but Malverde denies him.
Malverde is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malverde keeps working.
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brown taking a break here but Malverde is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Malverde wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Malverde
Brown slows the pace down. #T5#
Brown trying to control the action but Malverde is working from the bottom.
Malverde is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Malverde's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malverde keeps working.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Malverde is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
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.
Brown trying to control the action but Malverde is working from the bottom. #T7#
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Malverde tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position. #T8#
Brown wants to control but Malverde is keeping him busy.
Malverde is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown controlling the position from side mount. #T9#
Brown trying to control the position but Malverde is working away.
Malverde is holding Brown down, trying to stall.#T10#
Brown slows the pace down.
Malverde manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown 's best efforts.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Malverde trying to hold on to Brown 's head to control him but Brown postures up.
#T11#
Malverde won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Malverde preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Malverde is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Malverde controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brown is trying to control. Malverde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malverde wants to control but Brown passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (2) Malverde
Brown trying to control the position but Malverde is working away. #T14#
Brown tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Malverde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malverde is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Malverde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Antonio Brown retains his bantamweight title!
After the big win, Antonio Brown made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Warrior Fight Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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