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CWC 247 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Murhapuro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murhapuro wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Murhapuro has Addams up against the cage in a clinch.
Addams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murhapuro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murhapuro tries to pull guard but Addams holds him up against the cage and eventually Murhapuro drops back down to his feet.
Murhapuro prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurch Addams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Murhapuro pulls Addams into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Murhapuro controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself. #SUB2#
Murhapuro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Addams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhapuro is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murhapuro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Addams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Addams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhapuro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murhapuro keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Murhapuro.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Addams trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Addams pushes down on Murhapuro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murhapuro is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Addams pulls his head out easily.
Murhapuro is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Addams wants to take a breather but Murhapuro is having none of it.
Addams controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murhapuro is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Addams pulls his head out easily.
Murhapuro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Addams 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.
Addams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Murhapuro is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhapuro wants to get back to full guard.
Murhapuro is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Murhapuro for as long as he can get away with.
Murhapuro trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
#SUB2#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Addams prevents Murhapuro from improving his position.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murhapuro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams is looking to pass Murhapuro's guard but actually Murhapuro recovers to full guard.
Addams content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Murhapuro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Addams trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Addams stays in close to Murhapuro's body and controls the position. #T5#
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Murhapuro.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Murhapuro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.
Addams passes Murhapuro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Murhapuro defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Addams pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Murhapuro is looking to control Addams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murhapuro avoid being mounted?
Murhapuro is not content to let Addams control the position.
Murhapuro wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Addams in particular looking to stall.
Murhapuro trying to control here.
#T7#
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murhapuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murhapuro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Murhapuro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Addams pulls his head out easily.
Murhapuro trying to control but Addams postures up.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Murhapuro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Addams is working away from the top position though.#T8##SUB2#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Addams wants to take a breather but Murhapuro is having none of it.
Murhapuro wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
Murhapuro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murhapuro tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg. #T9#
Addams is keen to just control but Murhapuro is a slippery customer.
Murhapuro won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murhapuro manages to get to full guard.
Addams trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Addams pushes down on Murhapuro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Addams trying to control the pace.
Murhapuro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10##SUB2#
Murhapuro has his foot on Addams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Addams works his way back into a safe position though.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Addams has his hands clasped together but Murhapuro extends and breaks Addams's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Murhapuro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ispa Murhapuro! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kilpi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fortier.
Fortier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilpi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fortier somewhat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fortier tries to score a body lock takedown but Kilpi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kilpi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fortier.
Kilpi tries for a takedown but Fortier manages to get underhooks.
#T1##TD#
Fortier has clasped his hands together around Kilpi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fortier (4) vs (0) Kilpi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpi prevents Fortier from moving into mount.
Kilpi 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.#SUB#
Fortier goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kilpi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fortier's guard! Nice work there by Kilpi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (4) vs (2) Kilpi
Kilpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (5) Kilpi
Fortier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kilpi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (8) vs (5) Kilpi#SUB#
Fortier looking to break Kilpi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kilpi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fortier will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Fortier looking for the choke from the back.
Kilpi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but Kilpi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fortier to get the leverage.
Kilpi wants to improve his position but Fortier is controlling well.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kilpi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fortier. #T2#
Kilpi manages to get to full guard.
Fortier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilpi is keeping the position for now.
Kilpi can't keep his opponent in guard - Fortier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Fortier'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#
Kilpi is defending against the submission attempts here by Fortier.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilpi is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Fortier 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.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but Kilpi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fortier to get the leverage. #SUB#
Fortier is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kilpi as he works his way to full guard.
#T4#
Fortier wants to pass the guard but Kilpi is keeping the position.
Kilpi wants to sweep here but Fortier controlling him for the moment.
Kilpi 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: Fortier (8) vs (7) Kilpi
Fortier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Fortier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Fortier looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi passes Fortier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Kilpi seems content to control.
Kilpi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (8) vs (10) Kilpi
Kilpi prevents Fortier from getting the reversal.
Fortier tries to hold on but Kilpi postures up.
Fortier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T6#
Kilpi trying to mount his opponent but Fortier defends it.
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kilpi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (8) vs (13) Kilpi
Fortier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kilpi is trying to control. Fortier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Kilpi seems content to control.#SUB#
Fortier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kilpi pulls his head out easily.
Fortier trying to control here.
#T7#
Fortier is refusing to be controlled, as Kilpi sits in half guard.
Fortier trying to control but Kilpi postures up.
#SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (8) vs (16) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi is trying to get an arm triangle but Fortier is defending well.
Fortier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Kilpi is pressing down on Fortier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortier is holding on for now. #SUB#
Fortier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura here.
Kilpi is pressing down on Fortier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortier is holding on for now.
Fortier works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9##SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kilpi is pushing down on Fortier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fortier is fighting to maintain full guard but Kilpi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kilpi is trying to control the action in half guard but Fortier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilpi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fortier! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (8) vs (19) Kilpi
Kilpi controlling the position easily from mount.
Fortier tries to hold on but Kilpi pushes him away.
Kilpi is looking to work his way around to Fortier's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fortier is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Kilpi tries to control but Fortier wriggling away. #SUB2#
Kilpi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fortier is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (10) vs (19) Kilpi
Fortier pushing down on Kilpi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kilpi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kilpi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fortier is one step ahead there.
Kilpi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (10) vs (21) Kilpi
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Kilpi won't allow Fortier to sweep him here. #SUB#
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Kilpi defends easily.
#SUB#
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Kilpi defends easily.
Kilpi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (10) vs (24) Kilpi
Fortier is trying to escape the position but Kilpi is controlling the position.
Kilpi has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fortier (10) vs (26) Kilpi#T12#
Kilpi prevents Fortier from getting the reversal.
Fortier regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kilpi 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.
#SUB2#
Fortier is defending against the submission attempts here by Kilpi.
Kilpi is trying to control. Fortier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13##SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Fortier is defending well.
Fortier trying to control but Kilpi postures up.
#SUB#
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Fortier is looking to get back to full guard here but Kilpi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (10) vs (29) Kilpi
Kilpi moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fortier (10) vs (31) Kilpi
Fortier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Kilpi tries to control but Fortier wriggling away.
Fortier bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (12) vs (31) Kilpi#SUB#
Fortier has gone for a leg lock! Kilpi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (12) vs (33) Kilpi
Fortier trying to control the position here.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortier trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi wins on points by 33 to 12.
An out of breath Jarkko Kilpi 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Torres rushes Dominguez and presses him up against the cage.
Torres tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Torres has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dominguez uses from the top position.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Torres pulls Dominguez in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Torres has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (4) vs (0) Dominguez#T2#
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape. #SUB#
Torres working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.#T3#
Dominguez regains half guard.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.
Torres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dominguez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Torres has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres is pushing down on Dominguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dominguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Torres has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (7) vs (0) Dominguez
Torres happy to just control the position for now.
Dominguez is looking to reverse the position.#T5##SUB#
Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Dominguez is defending well.
Torres in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dominguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dominguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6##SUB#
Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Torres trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking to reverse the position.
Dominguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (2) Dominguez#T7#
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dominguez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (7) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #T8#
Torres is trying to escape the position but Dominguez is controlling the position.
Dominguez laying and praying for a moment but Torres takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Torres keeping control of the position.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Torres tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Torres 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.#T10#
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Torres trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dominguez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (7) vs (8) Dominguez
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
It looks like Dominguez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Torres keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Torres tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Dominguez prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Dominguez content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Dominguez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Torres wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Torres is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Let's hope that Dominguez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 8 to 7.
Pablo Dominguez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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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 6 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tormenta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Toro tries to roll over but Tormenta keeps him under control.
El Toro is not content to let Tormenta control the position.
Tormenta wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tormenta seems to be working for a kimura but El Toro defends the submission attempt.
El Toro keeping hold of Tormenta's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Tormenta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
El Toro is defending against the submission attempts here by Tormenta.
Tormenta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Tormenta wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
El Toro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at AREA 51, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Still in half guard, Tormenta seems content to control.
Tormenta trying to control from half guard but El Toro is working away.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tormenta is working away from the top position though.
Tormenta is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and El Toro reverses the position - he's now on top in Tormenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. El Toro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (4) Tormenta#T3#
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro is trying to keep Tormenta in close.
Tormenta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tormenta looking to pass the guard.
El Toro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Tormenta 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.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tormenta is still trying to improve position.
Tormenta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Tormenta looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (4) vs (4) Tormenta#SUB2#
Tormenta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Toro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tormenta being controlled here, momentarily.
Tormenta wants to sweep here but El Toro controlling him for the moment.
Tormenta wants to control but El Toro passes easily into half guard.
#T6#
Tormenta is trying to get back to full guard.
Tormenta is controlling El Toro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tormenta tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg.
El Toro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Toro prevents Tormenta from improving his position.#T7#
Tormenta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tormenta.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tormenta is keeping the position for now.
Tormenta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully. #T8#
El Toro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Tormenta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tormenta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9##SUB2#
Tormenta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but El Toro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tormenta wants to hit a sweep here but El Toro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tormenta there! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (7) vs (4) Tormenta
Tormenta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tormenta stops El Toro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tormenta tries to hold on but El Toro postures up.#T10#
El Toro manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tormenta to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (10) vs (4) Tormenta
Tormenta can't escape the position.
El Toro gets his hands free as Tormenta looks to control.
El Toro controlling well, preventing Tormenta from escaping the position.
Tormenta wants to control his opponent's hands but El Toro gets his hands free.
Tormenta is in bad spot here.
#T11#
El Toro is trying to stick to Tormenta's back but Tormenta is turning into El Toro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in El Toro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tormenta. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (10) vs (6) Tormenta
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Tormenta looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (12) vs (6) Tormenta
El Toro is fighting to break Tormenta's control of his arms but Tormenta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Tormenta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tormenta working a defensive guard here.
Tormenta wants to improve his position but instead El Toro has moved into half guard.
Tormenta is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Tormenta wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
Tormenta is trying to maintain the position but El Toro is very close to passing his half guard.
Tormenta wants to get back to full guard but El Toro has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (15) vs (6) Tormenta
Tormenta tries to lock up and control but El Toro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tormenta sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Tormenta is defending well.
Tormenta wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
El Toro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Tormenta is working away.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tormenta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tormenta is looking to get back to full guard here but El Toro has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (18) vs (6) Tormenta
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tormenta is looking for a sweep.
El Toro trying to control the action but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
A victorious Galtero El Toro 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bolivar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen looking to control.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Bolivar controlling him for the moment.
Bolivar 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.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Bolivar tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Bolivar is proving a slippery customer.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Bolivar postures up. #T1#
Bolivar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nielsen! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (5) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bolivar content just to control the position here.
Nielsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bolivar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Bolivar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount.
Bolivar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nielsen is holding on tight.
Bolivar mounts Nielsen! Really nice guard pass there!
Bolivar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Nielsen is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Bolivar pushes him away.
Nielsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolivar content just to control the position here.
Nielsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolivar wants to take Nielsen's back here but Nielsen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bolivar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Bolivar working for a submission but Nielsen is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Bolivar controlling the pace for now.
Nielsen tries to lock up and control but Bolivar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Bolivar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen wants to hold on but Bolivar pushes him away.
Bolivar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolivar controlling his opponent. #T5#
Bolivar looking to control but Nielsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolivar prevents Nielsen from getting the reversal.
Nielsen stops Bolivar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bolivar prevents Nielsen from getting the reversal.
Bolivar controlling his opponent.
Bolivar looking to control but Nielsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Nielsen has given up his back here. Will Bolivar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (8) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen is in bad spot here.
Bolivar tries to get the hooks in deep but Nielsen pushed the leg off.
Nielsen trying to control but not successfully.
Nielsen rolls, trying to escape but Bolivar keeps control of the position.
Nielsen breaks Bolivar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (8) vs (2) Nielsen
Bolivar is adopting a defensive guard.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Nielsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bolivar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Bolivar 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: Bolivar (10) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to control Bolivar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nielsen avoid being mounted?
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Bolivar preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (10) vs (4) Nielsen
Bolivar working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Bolivar trying to control the position.
Nielsen won't allow Bolivar to sweep him here.
Nielsen postures up.
Bolivar pulls Nielsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nielsen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen trying to move into half guard but instead Bolivar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (12) vs (4) Nielsen
Bolivar trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Bolivar passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolivar in particular looking to stall.
Bolivar wants to take a breather but Nielsen is having none of it.
Bolivar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nielsen! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (15) vs (4) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to control but Bolivar is having none of it.
Bolivar controlling his opponent.
Bolivar wants to control the pace but Nielsen is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Bolivar looking for a guillotine from mount but Nielsen is having none of it. #T10#
Bolivar takes Nielsen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Nielsen is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (18) vs (4) Nielsen#SUB#
Bolivar looking to break Nielsen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nielsen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bolivar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bolivar avoiding Nielsen 's attempts to control his hands.
Nielsen wants to escape the position.
Nielsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bolivar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nielsen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nielsen for a finish.
Nielsen turns into Bolivar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (18) vs (6) Nielsen#T11#
Bolivar looking to control.
Nielsen stands and throws Bolivar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (18) vs (9) Nielsen
Bolivar prevents Nielsen from improving position.
Bolivar struggling a bit here.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Bolivar is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Bolivar is looking to regain half guard here but Nielsen keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Nielsen tries for a kimura but Bolivar is defending well.
Bolivar can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Nielsen trying to control the position but Bolivar is working away.
Bolivar is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
Bolivar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bolivar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bolivar wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolivar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nielsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nielsen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (22) vs (9) Nielsen#T14##SUB#
Nielsen is trying to defend against the choke here but Bolivar has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bolivar Tightens the hold and Nielsen taps out furiously! Bolivar displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Bolivar!
An out of breath and clearly excited Johnny Bolivar thanked Iraqi Steroids, Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gelfen slaps away a takedown attempt from Blood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blood leaves Gelfen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gelfen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Blood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gelfen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (0) vs (2) Blood
Gelfen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Dragon Broken Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Blood has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gelfen can't keep his opponent in guard - Blood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood wants to pass to mount but Gelfen is defending the position.
Blood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB2#
Blood is looking for a kimura here.
Blood is controlling the pace.
Gelfen wants to improve his position but Blood is controlling well.
Blood trying to control the action but Gelfen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blood is looking for a kimura but Gelfen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blood to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Blood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gelfen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
Blood content to control rather than advance.
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Gelfen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gelfen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily.
Blood passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gelfen! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (0) vs (5) Blood#T3#
Blood wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Blood wants to control the pace but Gelfen is squirming around nicely.
Blood controlling the pace for now.
Gelfen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Blood has hold of Gelfen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gelfen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gelfen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.
Gelfen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Blood moves into full mount! Gelfen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (0) vs (8) Blood
Gelfen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blood trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it. #T5#
Gelfen stops Blood from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gelfen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blood trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Blood working for a guillotine from mount but Gelfen is in no mood to give up.
Gelfen is trying to escape the mount.
#T6##SUB2#
Blood goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gelfen turns into him and now he's in Blood's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (8) Blood
Gelfen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blood has control of Gelfen's left arm, preventing Gelfen from doing any damage.
Gelfen trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom. #T7#
Gelfen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gelfen is looking to pass into half guard but Blood pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Blood is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (10) Blood
Blood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blood wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving. #SUB#
Gelfen looking for a guillotine here but Blood defends easily.
Blood preventing the sweep. #T8#
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blood controls the pace.
Blood's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blood passes Gelfen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blood is keen to just control but Gelfen is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Blood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gelfen defends it well. #T9#
Blood is trying to control the action in half guard but Gelfen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gelfen trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Blood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gelfen sees it coming and defends easily.
Blood is looking to advance position but Gelfen won't allow it.
Gelfen is not content to let Blood control the position.#SUB#
Gelfen actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Gelfen manages to get to full guard.
Blood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gelfen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blood passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (2) vs (13) Blood
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blood swings around for an armbar but Gelfen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blood's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (4) vs (13) Blood#T11#
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
Blood has Gelfen pulled in close to control his posture.
Gelfen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blood is staying active underneath Gelfen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blood is pressing down on Gelfen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
Blood keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Blood is pulling down on Gelfen's head to control his posture.
Gelfen pushes down on Blood's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13#
Blood is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Blood trying to control but Gelfen postures up.
Blood is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T14##SUB#
Gelfen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Blood defend it? Gelfen steps over the head and cranks it - Blood is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gelfen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Gelfen!
In his post fight interview, Eddie Gelfen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Pripyat clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Pripyat has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morgan uses from the top 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.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Pripyat is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morgan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pripyat dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan pulls Pripyat in close to his closed guard and prevents Pripyat from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for a triangle here. Pripyat is fighting it but it looks tight! Morgan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pripyat is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Richard Morgan!
Richard Morgan 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Devlin Draco!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hirsch closes the distance and clinches up with Draco, looking for a takedown. Hirsch pushes Draco against the cage but Draco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Hirsch closes the distance and pushes Draco back into the cage.
Hirsch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Draco to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Hirsch tightens his grip and picks Draco up, before dumping him to the ground. Draco manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Draco
Hirsch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Draco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hirsch defends it easily.
Draco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hirsch controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Draco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hirsch is working away from the top position though.
Draco tries to roll over but Hirsch keeps him under control.
Hirsch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hirsch tries to pass to full mount but Draco defends it. #T2#
Hirsch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hirsch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draco tries to roll over but Hirsch keeps him under control.
Hirsch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hirsch prevents Draco from improving his position.
Draco wants to sweep but Hirsch has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Draco#T3#
Draco is not content to let Hirsch control the position.
Hirsch tries to advance to mount but Draco denies him. #SUB#
Hirsch swings around for an armbar but Draco sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hirsch's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (5) vs (2) Draco
Hirsch controlling Draco's posture. #T4#
Draco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirsch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirsch has his hands on Draco's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Hirsch controls Draco momentarily but Draco frees himself.
Draco trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Draco content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hirsch has locked up a guillotine! Hirsch's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Draco is holding on here and Hirsch must be using up a lot of energy. Draco has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hirsch gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Hirsch!
Harry Hirsch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva Jr tries to avoid it but Lo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva Jr to the ground. Silva Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Lo is quick to defend against it.
Lo fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lo.
Silva Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rich Silva Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Lo.
Lo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leandro Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lo fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo closes the distance and clinches up with Silva Jr, looking for a takedown. Lo pushes Silva Jr against the cage but Silva Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva Jr defends it nicely.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lo.
Lo has a takedown stuffed.
Silva Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lo sprawls and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Silva Jr as Lo shoots in.
Silva Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lo sprawls and moves away.
Lo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lo shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Lo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lo sprawls and moves away.
Lo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva Jr defends it nicely.#T2#
Lo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lo sprawls and moves away.
Lo shoots in for a takedown but Silva Jr shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Lo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Lo
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Silva Jr is not content to let Lo control the position.#T3#
Lo wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr'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.
Lo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Silva Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva Jr controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Lo preventing the sweep.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
Silva Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lo jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Lo
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Lo wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy.
Silva Jr tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Silva Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #T7#
Silva Jr trying to control here.
Lo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (8) Lo
Silva Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (0) vs (11) Lo#T8#
Lo has the hooks in. Silva Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Silva Jr is trying to break free.
#T9#
Lo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lo is riding his opponent, not letting Silva Jr buck him off.
Lo controlling well, preventing Silva Jr from escaping the position.
Lo biding his time, controlling Silva Jr. #T10#
Silva Jr is really stuck here.
Lo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lo keeps control of the position as Silva Jr tries to break free.
#T11#
Lo controls the action.
Lo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.#T12#
Lo avoiding Silva Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Lo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silva Jr rolls, trying to escape but Lo keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Lo controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silva Jr trying to control but not successfully.
Silva Jr tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 11 to 0.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'. |
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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 35 wins and 19 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bok (4) vs (0) Coe
Coe tries to bench press Bok off him but Bok keeps the position.
Bok happy to just control the position for now.
Bok wants to control but Coe is keeping him busy.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bok gets to mount! Coe was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (6) vs (0) Coe
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe is trying desperately to improve position.
Coe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Bok controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok mounts Coe! Really nice guard pass there!
Bok looking to take Coe's back but Coe rolls and after a scramble, Coe ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Coe to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (6) vs (2) Coe
Coe trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Coe looking to sit in guard and control but Bok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (8) vs (2) Coe#T2#
Coe keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Coe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bok trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Bok preventing the sweep. #T3#
Bok wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Bok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bok wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Bok slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Bok seems to be working for a kimura but Coe defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Coe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Coe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.
Bok stands and throws Coe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (11) vs (2) Coe
Coe prevents Bok from moving into mount.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coe keeps working.
Coe prevents Bok from improving position. #T5#
Coe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Coe is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coe avoid being mounted?
Bok trying to control from half guard but Coe is working away.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is pressing down on Coe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coe is holding on for now. #T6#
Coe wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bok is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (14) vs (2) Coe
Coe is controlling an arm, preventing Bok from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T7#
Coe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bok controlling from the full mount.
Coe wants to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Bok tries to control but Coe wriggling away.
Coe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (17) vs (2) Coe
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Good control from Bok.
Coe is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Coe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Coe tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bok seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Coe staying busy and making it hard for Bok to control. #T9##SUB#
Bok has got his arm under Coe's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Coe has spun round into Bok's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (17) vs (4) Coe
Coe trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there.
Coe trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom. #T10#
Bok is trying to control the position but Coe postures up.
Coe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Coe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
Coe wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (19) vs (4) Coe#SUB2#
Coe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (22) vs (4) Coe#T11#
Bok advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (24) vs (4) Coe
Coe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (27) vs (4) Coe
Coe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Bok is persistently looking for the submission but Coe is defending it well.
I really don't envy Coe right now.
#T12#
Bok tries to keep control of the position but Coe is staying busy.
Coe wants to escape the position.
Coe looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bok.
#SUB#
Coe showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Bok seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Coe's chin but Coe turns very nicely into Bok's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Coe.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (27) vs (6) Coe#T13#
Coe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Coe pushes down on Bok's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Coe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T14#
Bok trying to keep a closed guard but Coe is proving a slippery customer.
Coe trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Coe pushing down on Bok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bok trying to control here.
Bok wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe trying to advance position but Bok counters by regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
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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