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CWC 253 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Fujii Yusuke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dyon looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yusuke (0) vs (2) Dyon#SUB#
Yusuke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Yusuke is keeping the position.
Dyon slips nicely into half guard.
Dyon is trying to control. Yusuke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (5) Dyon
Dyon controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Dyon looking to control but Yusuke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dyon fails to move to back control.
My spies in The Sparring Cages inform me that Dyon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yusuke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon is looking to take a break and control but Yusuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dyon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dyon prevents Yusuke from improving his position.#T2#
Dyon is looking to advance position but Yusuke won't allow it. #SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yusuke keeps working. #SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Dyon wants to control but Yusuke is keeping him busy.
Yusuke is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yusuke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Dyon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yusuke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dyon uses his free foot to push down on Yusuke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yusuke. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (8) Dyon
Yusuke working to try and regain half guard.
Dyon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dyon moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Yusuke (0) vs (11) Dyon
Yusuke tries to escape the position.
Yusuke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Yusuke fending off the submission attempt from Dyon. #T4#
Yusuke wants to escape the position.
Dyon not allowing Yusuke to control his hands.
Well, with Dyon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Yusuke is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Yusuke turns into Dyon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (11) Dyon
Dyon controlling the position.
Dyon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yusuke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (13) Dyon
Yusuke keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass. #SUB#
Yusuke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yusuke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5##SUB#
Yusuke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Yusuke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dyon trying to control but Yusuke is working from the bottom.
Yusuke can't keep his opponent in guard - Dyon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T6##SUB2#
Dyon is working for a submission of some sort.
Yusuke is staying active underneath Dyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Dyon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (2) vs (16) Dyon
Dyon wants to control the pace but Yusuke is squirming around nicely.
Dyon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Yusuke wants to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.#T7#
Dyon wants to take his opponent's back but Yusuke doesn't allow it.
Dyon trying to control but Yusuke is having none of it.
Dyon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dyon content just to control the position here.
Yusuke wants to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.
Dyon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Dyon moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Yusuke (2) vs (19) Dyon
Yusuke is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Dyon looking for the choke but no joy.
Yusuke trying to control the hands but Dyon won't let him. #SUB2#
Yusuke fending off the submission attempt from Dyon.
Yusuke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
Yusuke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dyon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yusuke keeps working. #SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon uses his free foot to push down on Yusuke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yusuke. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (2) vs (22) Dyon
Dyon wants to take Yusuke's back but he can't do it this time. #T10#
Dyon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dyon takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Yusuke (2) vs (25) Dyon#SUB2#
Yusuke preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dyon.
Dyon is hanging on to Yusuke's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Dyon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yusuke has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Dyon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dyon wants to control but Yusuke is keeping busy.#T11##SUB2#
Yusuke is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yusuke can't escape the position.
Yusuke is working hard here to advance position.
Dyon avoiding Yusuke 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Dyon looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Yusuke preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dyon.
Dyon tries to get the hooks in deep but Yusuke pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Dyon tightening his grip on Yusuke, looking for the choke. #T12##SUB2#
Dyon is persistently looking for the submission but Yusuke is defending it well.
Yusuke staying busy and making it hard for Dyon to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon keeps control of the position as Yusuke tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Dyon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Yusuke trying to control the hands but Dyon breaks the grip.
Yusuke staying busy and making it hard for Dyon to control. #SUB2#
Dyon is persistently looking for the submission but Yusuke is defending it well.
#T13#
Dyon is trying to stick to Yusuke's back but Yusuke is turning into Dyon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dyon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yusuke. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (4) vs (25) Dyon
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Yusuke is proving a slippery customer.
Yusuke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Yusuke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dyon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dyon has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (4) vs (27) Dyon#SUB#
Yusuke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yusuke looking to control.
#T14#
Dyon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (4) vs (30) Dyon
Dyon takes a little break here. Yusuke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Dyon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yusuke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dyon wants to control for a moment but Yusuke uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yusuke tries to get to full guard but Dyon has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon wins on points by 30 to 4.
Juu Dyon gave a mention to Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Atte Savitaipale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cadman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Savitaipale (0) vs (4) Cadman
Savitaipale tries to buck Cadman off but Cadman is having none of it.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cadman 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Savitaipale is controlling Cadman 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Savitaipale trying to control from the bottom.
Savitaipale wants to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale is looking to get back to full guard here but Cadman has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Savitaipale (0) vs (7) Cadman
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't.
Cadman working away.
Savitaipale tries to bench press Cadman off him but Cadman keeps the position. #T1#
Savitaipale is working hard here to advance position.
Savitaipale is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Malmi Aitta , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale is trying to escape the position but Cadman is controlling the position.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Cadman 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Savitaipale struggling a bit here.#T2#
Savitaipale is trying to improve his position.
Savitaipale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cadman 's best efforts.
Savitaipale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Cadman seems content to control.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Cadman keeps him under control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savitaipale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cadman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savitaipale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savitaipale (2) vs (7) Cadman #T4#
Cadman is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale slips nicely into half guard.
Cadman is concentrating on defense, preventing Savitaipale from advancing position.
Savitaipale wants to control but Cadman is keeping him busy.
Cadman is trying to maintain the position but Savitaipale is very close to passing his half guard.
Savitaipale stalling.
Savitaipale wants to pass to mount but Cadman is defending the position. #T5#
Savitaipale is trying to control. Cadman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for submissions but instead, Cadman has regained full guard.
Cadman has his hands on Savitaipale's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Cadman is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale content to stall in guard here.
Savitaipale won't allow Cadman to sweep him here.
Savitaipale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving. #T7#
Cadman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savitaipale manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savitaipale (2) vs (9) Cadman
Cadman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savitaipale wants to hit a sweep here but Cadman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savitaipale there! Score +3 for passing guard: Savitaipale (2) vs (12) Cadman
Savitaipale tries to improve his position but instead Cadman has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Savitaipale (2) vs (15) Cadman
Savitaipale can't escape the position.
#T8#
Savitaipale turns into Cadman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savitaipale (4) vs (15) Cadman
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Cadman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Savitaipale is stalling in the full guard.
Cadman controlling the position.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving.
Savitaipale being controlled here momentarily.
Cadman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard.
Cadman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savitaipale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadman trying to control the position.
Savitaipale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Cadman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savitaipale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savitaipale is fighting to break Cadman 's control of his arms but Cadman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Savitaipale stopping the sweep attempt from Cadman .
Savitaipale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cadman keeping full guard, as Savitaipale tries to pass.
Cadman wants to sweep but no luck.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale stopping the sweep attempt from Cadman .#T12#
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cadman is keeping the position for now.
Savitaipale stays in close to Cadman 's body and controls the position.
Savitaipale wants to pass the guard but Cadman is keeping the position.
Cadman being controlled here, momentarily.
Cadman has his hands on Savitaipale's head, controlling the position. #T13#
Savitaipale trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cadman 's guard.
Savitaipale is stalling here. Cadman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Savitaipale seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cadman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savitaipale (4) vs (19) Cadman
Savitaipale wants to control but Cadman postures up.
Savitaipale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cadman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Savitaipale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Savitaipale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savitaipale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cadman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savitaipale (8) vs (19) Cadman
Cadman is in bad spot here.
Savitaipale is not going to allow Cadman to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cadman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Savitaipale's arms.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Savitaipale controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cadman wins on points by 19 to 8.
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Timmy Flowers!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Flowers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Flowers
Flowers is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brown reverses the position - he's now on top in Flowers's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Flowers
Brown wants to pass the guard but Flowers is keeping the position.
Flowers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown stands and throws Flowers's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Flowers#T1#
Brown controlling from side mount.
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Flowers struggling a bit here.
Brown controlling the position. #T2#
Flowers is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
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.
Flowers is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Brown is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Flowers's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flowers is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Flowers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Flowers's face as Brown controls the position. #T5#
Flowers is looking to reverse the position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flowers keeps working.
Brown working away.
Brown controls the position.
Flowers is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Flowers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Brown stalls from top position.#T6#
Flowers is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Flowers's shoulder. That is not cool.
Flowers gets back to half guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Flowers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Further stalling from Brown.#T8#
Flowers tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Flowers
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flowers keeps working.
Flowers is trying to escape the position but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flowers keeps working.
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Brown is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown trying to control the position but Flowers is working away.
Flowers trying to remain calm as Brown controls from the top position.#T10#
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Flowers for as long as he can get away with.
Brown trying to control the action but Flowers is working from the bottom.
Brown just content to control the position.
Brown trying to control the position but Flowers is working away. #T11#
Brown taking a breather here.
Flowers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flowers wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown controls the position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flowers keeps working. #T12#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Flowers is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown trying to control the action but Flowers is working from the bottom.
Flowers trying to remain calm as Brown controls from the top position.#T13#
Brown trying to control the position but Flowers is working away.
A lull in the action here as Brown stalls from top position.#T14#
Brown trying to control the position but Flowers is working away.
Flowers seems a little lost for a moment, as Brown dominates the positioning.
Flowers is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Joshua Brown 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gatsby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Ottke tries to sprawl but Gatsby drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (0) Ottke
Gatsby trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Gatsby is controlling well.
Gatsby is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gatsby keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.#T1#
Gatsby trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Gatsby controlling him for the moment.
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (2) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gatsby looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gatsby looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gatsby! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gatsby (6) vs (2) Ottke
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke tries to bench press Gatsby off him but Gatsby keeps the position.
Ottke is trying to control Gatsby's posture but Gatsby avoids it. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Gatsby tries to advance to mount but Ottke denies him. #SUB#
Gatsby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ottke tries to buck Gatsby off but Gatsby is having none of it.#SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ottke has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Ottke wants to control but Gatsby postures up.
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gatsby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ottke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ottke wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Gatsby trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke controlling the position well. #T4##SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ottke defends it well.
Ottke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ottke working for a triangle but Gatsby defends it easily.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Gatsby controlling him for the moment. #T5##SUB#
Gatsby drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ottke dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (6) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Gatsby is controlling Ottke's posture.
Gatsby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Gatsby has his feet on Ottke's thighs here. He's pushed Ottke off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ottke screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Gatsby!
A pretty intense looking Joe Gatsby took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boshtok on his heels. He'll look to pass Boshtok's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is keeping the position.#T1#
Boshtok seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok'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.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Lee 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.#T2#
Lee postures up.
Boshtok tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Boshtok slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (2) Lee
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boshtok stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boshtok defends it easily.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #T3#
Boshtok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boshtok passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (5) vs (2) Lee
Boshtok trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boshtok controlling from side mount. #T4#
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee being controlled for a moment.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boshtok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Boshtok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Boshtok trying to control the pace.
Boshtok seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Boshtok has control of the leg. #T6#
Boshtok trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Boshtok controlling the action here.
Boshtok is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard.
Boshtok 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.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T7#
Boshtok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boshtok controlling the action here.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee wants to improve his position but Boshtok is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boshtok in particular looking to stall.
Boshtok trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Boshtok is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boshtok is one step ahead there.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok looking to pass the guard.
Boshtok slips nicely into half guard.
Boshtok trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Boshtok content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Boshtok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boshtok pulls his head out easily.
Boshtok is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Boshtok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Boshtok not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshtok is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boshtok wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boshtok content to stall in guard here.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Boshtok controlling from the top position.
Lee 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: Boshtok (5) vs (4) Lee#T11#
Lee is looking to stall here but Boshtok recovers full guard.
Boshtok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee is looking to advance position but Boshtok has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (9) vs (4) Lee#T12#
Lee tries to reverse the position but Boshtok maintains control.
Boshtok controlling from mount.
Boshtok continues to stall.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Boshtok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
Boshtok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee 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.#T13#
Boshtok content to control rather than advance.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Boshtok sits in half guard.
Boshtok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee trying to control here.
Boshtok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boshtok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee wants to sweep here but Boshtok controlling him for the moment.
Boshtok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Boshtok is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A very excited looking Yuri Boshtok made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Conforto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conforto tries to counter by clinching up but Flenderson breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Conforto gets a clinch. #TD#
Conforto has Flenderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Conforto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flenderson tumbling to the mat - Conforto dives into Flenderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Conforto is fighting to break Flenderson's control of his arms but Flenderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flenderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Flenderson, not yet.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass. #T1#
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flenderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flenderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Flenderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Flenderson is keeping the position.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Flenderson controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Conforto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conforto trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Flenderson is controlling Conforto's posture.#T5#
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto advances to half guard. #SUB#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Conforto wants to take a breather but Flenderson is having none of it. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flenderson defends it well. #SUB#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6##SUB#
Conforto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flenderson is just riding it out for now. Conforto eventually gives up the hold.
Flenderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Conforto is just content to waste time from the top position. Flenderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T7#
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flenderson seems keen to control Conforto's posture.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Flenderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Conforto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass. #T8#
Flenderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conforto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Flenderson
Flenderson 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. #SUB#
Conforto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flenderson defends it easily.
Flenderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conforto is trying to keep Flenderson in close.
#T9#
Flenderson stays in close to Conforto's body and controls the position.
Conforto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flenderson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Flenderson
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Flenderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Flenderson, not yet. #T10#
Flenderson pulls Conforto in close to his closed guard and prevents Conforto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Conforto stands and throws Flenderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (2) Flenderson
Conforto is looking to take a break and control but Flenderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Flenderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (7) vs (4) Flenderson#T11#
Conforto holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Conforto tries to roll over but Flenderson keeps him under control.
Conforto trying to hold on to Flenderson's head to control him but Flenderson postures up.
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Flenderson stalling. #T12#
Conforto manages to get to full guard.
Conforto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flenderson is pushing down on Conforto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conforto is fighting to maintain full guard but Flenderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conforto is trying to maintain the position but Flenderson is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Conforto is pressing down on Flenderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Conforto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Conforto has his foot on Flenderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flenderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Conforto controls Flenderson momentarily but Flenderson frees himself.
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Conforto looking for a guillotine here but Flenderson defends easily.
#T14#
Conforto 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.#SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conforto is trying to keep Flenderson in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flenderson trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conforto takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Billy Conforto 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis leaves Hijikata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alopodis goes for a double leg but Hijikata avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hijikata continues to drive forward.
Hijikata with the counter takedown but Alopodis avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hijikata jumps guard and drags Alopodis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hijikata pulls Alopodis in close to prevent any damage.
Hijikata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hijikata has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Hijikata is retaining full guard.
Alopodis trying to control but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hijikata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Alopodis pushes down on Hijikata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hijikata is trying to control but can't.
Alopodis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alopodis is pressing down on Hijikata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hijikata is holding on for now.
Hijikata is controlling Alopodis's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Hijikata won't allow it.
Alopodis wants to advance to full mount but Hijikata doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hijikata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hijikata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hijikata is adopting a defensive guard.
Alopodis stands and throws Hijikata's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (3) vs (0) Hijikata
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alopodis advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Hijikata#T3#
Alopodis takes Hijikata's back. Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (0) Hijikata
Hijikata holding on to Alopodis's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for the choke from the back position but Hijikata is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Hijikata is controlling Alopodis 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (2) Hijikata
Hijikata preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (2) Hijikata
Hijikata has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Hijikata has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (4) Hijikata
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Alopodis 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: Alopodis (12) vs (4) Hijikata
Alopodis is pressing down on Hijikata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hijikata is holding on for now. #T5#
Hijikata trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Hijikata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hijikata tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.#T6#
Alopodis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (15) vs (4) Hijikata
Alopodis fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hijikata has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hijikata! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (15) vs (6) Hijikata
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hijikata's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (17) vs (6) Hijikata
Hijikata is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hijikata is continuing to stall.#T7#
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hijikata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis is looking to pass into half guard but Hijikata pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hijikata is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (17) vs (8) Hijikata
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Hijikata controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Alopodis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hijikata has picked Alopodis up and slammed him! Alopodis can't keep hold of the triangle and Hijikata manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (17) vs (11) Hijikata
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hijikata's best efforts.
Hijikata prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Alopodis is staying active underneath Hijikata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hijikata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hijikata stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#T9#
Hijikata trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but instead Hijikata has moved into half guard.
Hijikata wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well. #T10#
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alopodis 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.#SUB#
Hijikata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hijikata has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Hijikata from controlling successfully.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Hijikata has passed into half guard.
#T11#
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis gets full guard.
Hijikata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hijikata won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hijikata defends well.
Hijikata sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Hijikata has passed into half guard.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hijikata controlling the pace. #T13#
Hijikata is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Hijikata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hijikata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hijikata passes into half guard.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Hijikata has control of the leg.
Hijikata moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (17) vs (14) Hijikata
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 17 to 14.
Ceph Alopodis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, into his post fight interview. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Jhit is looking for a takedown.
Al Jhit is working for takedown but Cole is calmly controlling the position for now.
Al Jhit tries to score a body lock takedown but Cole shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bazar Al Jhit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Jhit can't get the takedown.
Cole drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Jhit pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Al Jhit.#TD#
Al Jhit wants the takedown. Cole is fighting it off but Al Jhit persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cole's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Cole
Cole seems keen to control Al Jhit's posture.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.#T1#
Cole 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.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.
Cole gets back to full guard.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T2#
Cole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Cole
Cole pushing down on Al Jhit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Jhit is trying to control but can't.
Al Jhit has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cole is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Cole is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Al Jhit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Cole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cole wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Cole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Jhit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cole is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Cole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Cole 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.
Cole trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Cole controlling the pace.
Cole prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Cole is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Cole trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cole is working away from the top position though.
Cole is pressing down on Al Jhit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Jhit is holding on for now. #T8#
Al Jhit trying to control but Cole postures up.
Cole uses his free foot to push down on Al Jhit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Jhit. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Cole
Cole wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Cole avoids the attempt from Al Jhit to control.
Cole controlling from mount. #T9#
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Al Jhit trying to control but Cole postures up.
Cole trying to control from half guard but Al Jhit is working away.
Cole content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Al Jhit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Al Jhit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cole's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (5) Cole#SUB#
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Al Jhit is looking to control Cole but Cole is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T11#
Cole tries to roll but Al Jhit sticks to his back.
Al Jhit is trying to stick to Cole's back but Cole is turning into Al Jhit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Al Jhit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cole. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (7) Cole
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Cole postures up.
Cole works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12#
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.
Cole trying to advance position but Al Jhit counters by regaining guard.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (8) vs (7) Cole#T13#
Al Jhit is trying to control. Cole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cole trying to get back to full guard but Al Jhit takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (11) vs (7) Cole
Cole has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (14) vs (7) Cole#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Cole's chin but Cole turns very nicely into Al Jhit's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Cole.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (9) Cole
Cole trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T14#
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Cole advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (12) Cole
Al Jhit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit trying to control but Cole postures up.
Cole wants to take a breather but Al Jhit is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 14 to 12.
Bazar Al Jhit 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Steel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (0) vs (2) Steel
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg. #T1#
Cosades works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass. #SUB#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cosades has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Cosades's legs - danger averted.
Steel 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.
Cosades is controlling Steel's posture.#T3##SUB#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Cosades is trying to keep Steel in close.
Cosades seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cosades controlling Steel's posture.
Cosades looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosades, not yet. #T4#
Cosades trying to control the position here.
Steel trying to move into half guard but instead Cosades has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (2) Steel
Cosades postures up.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cosades looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cosades looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cosades is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (4) Steel
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosades swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cosades trying to control here.
Cosades is pressing down on Steel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cosades trying to control the position.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (4) Steel
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there. #T7#
Cosades looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel has control of Cosades's left arm, preventing Cosades from doing any damage.
Cosades looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Steel managing to control the position.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (6) Steel#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Cosades looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cosades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10#
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cosades can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.#T11#
Let's hope that Steel 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.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (6) Steel
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
Steel wants to control but Cosades is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cosades has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (9) vs (6) Steel
Cosades controls the position from side control.
Cosades is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Steel can't do much from the bottom here.
Cosades trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is trying to control Cosades's posture but Cosades avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Caius Cosades retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Caius Cosades made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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