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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Kaiji Inoue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gay G keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Gay G moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Gay G decides to pull 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.
Gay G looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gay G told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Inoue wants to pass the guard but Gay G is keeping the position.
Gay G managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue wants to pass the guard but Gay G is keeping the position.
Gay G managing to control the position. #T1#
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Inoue from controlling successfully.
Gay G is adopting a defensive guard.
Gay G wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Gay G controlling Inoue's posture.
Gay G wants to sweep but no luck.
Inoue advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Inoue (3) vs (0) Gay G
Inoue is looking to take a break and control but Gay G is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Inoue wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gay G, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inoue is looking to take a break and control but Gay G is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gay G tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Gay G is not content to let Inoue control the position.
You can see the frustration on Gay G's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gay G is trying to get back to half guard.
Gay G stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T4#
Let's hope that Gay G 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.
Inoue wants to control but Gay G is keeping him busy.
Inoue tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gay G is looking for a sweep.
Gay G sneaks back into half guard.
Gay G is looking for a sweep. Inoue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gay G wants to control but Inoue is keeping busy.
Gay G is looking for a sweep. Inoue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Gay G is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gay G slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gay G 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: Inoue (3) vs (2) Gay G#SUB2#
Inoue is defending against the submission attempts here by Gay G.
Gay G is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Inoue wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Gay G is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gay G is working for a submission of some sort.
Inoue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Inoue.#SUB#
Inoue working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gay G doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gay G manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully. #T7#
Gay G might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Inoue haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Inoue looking for a guillotine here but Gay G defends easily.
Inoue keeping full guard, as Gay G tries to pass.
Gay G keeps trying to improve his position.
Gay G pushes down on Inoue's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gay G wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inoue keeps working. #T8#
Gay G trying to mount his opponent but Inoue defends it.
Gay G trying to advance position but Inoue counters by regaining guard.
Inoue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay G's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Inoue (5) vs (2) Gay G
Inoue 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.
Gay G has Inoue pulled in close to control his posture.
Gay G 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.#T9#
Inoue wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving.
Gay G 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.
Gay G trying to control the position here.
Gay G wants to control but Inoue passes easily into half guard.
Inoue wants to pass the guard but Gay G is defending well.
Gay G is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Gay G manages to get to full guard.
Gay G is trying to control the position but Inoue postures up.
Inoue tries to free his leg and advance position but Gay G is retaining full guard.
Gay G is trying to control the position but Inoue postures up.
Inoue won't allow Gay G to sweep him here.
Inoue postures up.
#SUB2#
Gay G working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Inoue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Inoue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gay G controlling the position.#T11#
Inoue trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gay G is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Inoue defends well.#SUB#
Inoue is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Inoue thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gay G is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Inoue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gay G swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gay G looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gay G is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gay G is trying to control the position but Inoue postures up.
Gay G pulls Inoue in to control the position.
Inoue stopping the sweep attempt from Gay G.
Gay G trying to control the position here.
Gay G wants to sweep here but Inoue controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Gay G looking to control.
Inoue preventing the sweep.
Gay G is trying to keep Inoue in close.
Inoue wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving.
Inoue wants to pass the guard but Gay G is keeping the position.
Gay G 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.
Inoue trying to control but Gay G is working from the bottom.
Gay G working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Gay G pulls Inoue in close to prevent any damage.
Inoue passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Inoue (8) vs (2) Gay G
Gay G is looking to regain half guard here but Inoue keeps moving and retains side control.
Gay G can't do much from the bottom here.
Gay G is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gay G is trying to control Inoue's posture but Inoue avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inoue takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Kaiji Inoue 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boesku scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Kazimierz
Boesku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kazimierz trying to control but Boesku postures up.
Kazimierz is looking to get back to full guard here but Boesku has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (5) vs (0) Kazimierz
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.
Kazimierz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boesku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Boesku tries for a kimura but Kazimierz is defending well.
Boesku moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (7) vs (0) Kazimierz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Boesku moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kazimierz has worked his arm free - good work by Kazimierz!
Kazimierz 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.#T1#
Kazimierz stops Boesku from passing to mount.
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Boesku is trying to get an arm triangle but Kazimierz is defending well.
Kazimierz is looking to regain half guard here but Boesku keeps moving and retains side control.
Boesku is staying tight to Kazimierz's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2##SUB#
Boesku is trying to get an arm triangle but Kazimierz is defending well.
Kazimierz is not content to let Boesku control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boesku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kazimierz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Kazimierz's face as Boesku controls the position.
Boesku passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kazimierz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (9) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz is desperately trying to improve his position but Boesku has a good base and remains in mount.
Kazimierz looks winded!#SUB#
Boesku jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kazimierz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kazimierz and Boesku has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boesku advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (11) vs (0) Kazimierz#T4#
Boesku looking to control but Kazimierz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boesku controlling his opponent.
Boesku wants to control the pace but Kazimierz is squirming around nicely.
Boesku wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boesku controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Boesku takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Boesku (14) vs (0) Kazimierz#SUB#
Boesku working for a choke but Kazimierz is defending well.
Boesku controlling well, preventing Kazimierz from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Boesku looking for the choke but no joy.
Kazimierz can't escape the position.
#T6##SUB#
Boesku working for the choke. #SUB#
Boesku is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kazimierz is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roman Boesku!
Our winner, Roman Boesku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Zetsika!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Tidd clinches up against the cage.
Zetsika prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zetsika has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tidd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Tidd lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (0) Zetsika
Tidd controlling the pace.
Zetsika is looking to improve his position.
Tidd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Zetsika won't allow Tidd to pass to mount. #T1#
Tidd controlling the action here.
Tidd is trying to control. Zetsika wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tidd sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zetsika is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zetsika works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tidd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zetsika trying to control the position.
#T2#
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Tidd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zetsika keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Zetsika is keeping the position.
Zetsika controls Tidd momentarily but Tidd frees himself. #T3#
Tidd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zetsika keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Zetsika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tidd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zetsika looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Tidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zetsika is keeping the position for now.
Tidd 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.
Zetsika working a defensive guard here.
Tidd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zetsika is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Zetsika keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zetsika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tidd looking to sit in guard and control but Zetsika gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (2) Zetsika
Zetsika looking to sit in guard and control but Tidd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (4) vs (2) Zetsika
Tidd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zetsika tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Tidd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tidd'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.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Zetsika keeps moving.
Tidd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zetsika tries to roll over but Tidd keeps him under control.
Tidd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Zetsika wants to improve his position but Tidd is controlling well.
Tidd is thwarting Zetsika's attempts to control the position.
Tidd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zetsika wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Tidd trying to control the pace.
Zetsika wants to control but Tidd is keeping busy.
Tidd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zetsika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tidd is looking to advance position but Zetsika won't allow it. #T9#
Tidd stalling.
Tidd is trying to control. Zetsika wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tidd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zetsika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Zetsika trying to hold on to Tidd's head to control him but Tidd postures up.
#SUB2#
Zetsika is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tidd pulls his head out easily.
Tidd is taking a breather. Zetsika 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.
Zetsika is pressing down on Tidd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tidd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tidd pushes down on Zetsika's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Zetsika wants to get back to full guard.
Zetsika trying to control here.
Tidd is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Zetsika reverses the position - he's now on top in Tidd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (4) vs (4) Zetsika
Tidd seems keen to control Zetsika's posture.
Tidd trying to control the position.
#T12#
Tidd has control of Zetsika's left arm, preventing Zetsika from doing any damage.
Tidd keeping full guard, as Zetsika tries to pass.
Tidd can't keep his opponent in guard - Zetsika advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tidd is positioning himself well to prevent Zetsika advancing to mount.
Zetsika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tidd keeps working.
Zetsika wants to pass to mount but Tidd is defending the position. #SUB2#
Zetsika is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Zetsika is trying to control the action in half guard but Tidd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Zetsika is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zetsika working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tidd's thigh. Tidd counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tidd has control of Zetsika's left arm, preventing Zetsika from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Zetsika has gone for a leg lock! Tidd slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zetsika's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (6) vs (4) Zetsika#T14#
Zetsika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tidd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zetsika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tidd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zetsika is trying to control the position but Tidd postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Joe Tidd gave a mention to The Glue Factory 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 20 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Krawlee clinches up with Morrison Jr. and pushes him back against the cage.
Morrison Jr. wants a takedown but no success here.
Morrison Jr. gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krawlee.
#TD#
Morrison Jr. has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Krawlee is trying to keep an underhook but Morrison Jr. manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Krawlee#SUB2#
Krawlee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krawlee trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Krawlee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krawlee is holding on for now. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. seems to be working for a kimura but Krawlee defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Krawlee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. pulls his head out easily.
Krawlee 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.#T1#
Morrison Jr. performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. seems to be looking for submissions.
Morrison Jr. content to control rather than advance.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Krawlee is keeping him busy. #T2#
Morrison Jr. is thwarting Krawlee's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krawlee sees it coming and defends easily.
Krawlee is trying to control but Morrison Jr. manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (0) Krawlee
Krawlee wants to control but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Krawlee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Krawlee manages to control the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Krawlee is holding on tight.
Morrison Jr. tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krawlee prevents Morrison Jr. from taking his back.
Morrison Jr. controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Morrison Jr. is looking to work his way around to Krawlee's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Krawlee is squirming around, avoiding Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the action.
Krawlee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krawlee 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.
Krawlee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krawlee wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy.
Krawlee is trying is best to control the position here.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Krawlee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Morrison Jr. is thwarting Krawlee's attempts to control the position.
Krawlee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morrison Jr. slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (0) Krawlee
Krawlee prevents Morrison Jr. from improving position.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krawlee keeps working. #T6#
Krawlee stops Morrison Jr. from passing to mount.
Krawlee regains half guard.
Krawlee is trying to control but can't.
Morrison Jr. works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (0) Krawlee
Morrison Jr. tries to control but Krawlee wriggling away.
Morrison Jr. is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krawlee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Morrison Jr. wants to control the action but instead Krawlee gets a body lock and reverses into Morrison Jr.'s guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (2) Krawlee#SUB#
Morrison Jr. working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Krawlee has passed into half guard!
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep. Krawlee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krawlee is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison Jr. is holding on for now.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Morrison Jr. won't allow Krawlee to pass to mount.
Krawlee passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (5) Krawlee#SUB2#
Krawlee working for a guillotine from mount but Morrison Jr. is in no mood to give up.
Morrison Jr. is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Krawlee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Morrison Jr. to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (8) Krawlee#SUB2#
Krawlee 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, Morrison Jr. has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Krawlee is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Morrison Jr. defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Morrison Jr. right now.
#T10##SUB2#
Krawlee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Morrison Jr. is defending well though. Krawlee let's go of the attempt for now.
Krawlee is hanging on to Morrison Jr.'s back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Morrison Jr. tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Krawlee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morrison Jr. is in bad spot here.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Krawlee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Krawlee is trying to stick to Morrison Jr.'s back but Morrison Jr. is turning into Krawlee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Krawlee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morrison Jr.. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (13) vs (8) Krawlee#T11#
Krawlee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krawlee's guard.
Morrison Jr. is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Morrison Jr. working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Krawlee's thigh. Krawlee counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Krawlee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morrison Jr. gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Krawlee is looking for a triangle here but Morrison Jr. uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (16) vs (8) Krawlee#T12#
Krawlee is looking for a sweep.
Morrison Jr. happy to just control the position for now.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position but Krawlee is working away. #T13#
Krawlee can't do much from the bottom here.
Morrison Jr. controlling from side mount.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Krawlee is keeping him busy. #T14#
Krawlee wants to control but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Krawlee prevents Morrison Jr. from moving into mount.
Krawlee tries to bench press Morrison Jr. off him but Morrison Jr. keeps the position.
Krawlee regains half guard.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. 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#
Morrison Jr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krawlee sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
An out of breath David Morrison Jr. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Archer clinches up with Delisle and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Delisle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Delisle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Delisle 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: Archer (0) vs (2) Delisle
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Delisle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy.
Archer wants to get back to full guard but Delisle has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Delisle
Delisle trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer tries to reverse the position but Delisle maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle can't control as he wanted to and Archer manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Archer tries to roll over but Delisle keeps him under control.#T1#
Delisle trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Delisle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Delisle's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (5) Delisle
Archer tries to get the hooks in deep but Delisle pushed the leg off.
Delisle is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Archer off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Delisle trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Delisle knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Delisle for a finish. #SUB#
Archer has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Delisle is defending well but eventually Archer manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Delisle has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Able Archer!
An out of breath Able Archer 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thunder pushes Joey up against the cage in a clinch.
Joey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thunder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thunder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Joey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thunder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thunder (0) vs (4) Joey
A lull in the action here as Joey stalls from top position.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Joey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thunder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Joey working away.#SUB2#
Joey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Joey swings around for an armbar but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (4) Joey
Joey seems keen to control Thunder's posture.
Thunder pushes down on Joey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joey is pressing down on Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Joey has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Joey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thunder passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (4) Joey
Joey tries to bench press Thunder off him but Thunder keeps the position.
Thunder tries to move into full mount but can't pass Joey's legs.
Thunder gets to mount! Joey was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (7) vs (4) Joey
Thunder tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Thunder controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Thunder wants to control the pace but Joey is squirming around nicely.
Joey is trying to escape the mount.
Thunder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thunder controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Thunder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Joey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Thunder 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joey manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Joey is trying to keep Thunder in close.
#SUB2#
Joey has his feet on Thunder's thighs here. He's pushed Thunder 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! Thunder screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tribbiani Joey!
Our winner, Tribbiani Joey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Heartless Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jesus closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Jesus pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jesus to the mat! Jesus manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (0) Jesus
Jesus being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jesus is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura but Jesus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sitsongrit to get the leverage.
Jesus trying to hold on to Sitsongrit's head to control him but Sitsongrit postures up.
Still in half guard, Sitsongrit seems content to control.
Jesus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is looking to advance position but Jesus won't allow it. #T2#
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit is controlling the pace.
Jesus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but Jesus defending well.
Sitsongrit is keen to just control but Jesus is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit prevents Jesus from improving his position.
Jesus is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the action in half guard but Jesus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Sitsongrit slows the pace down in half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the action in half guard but Jesus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jesus trying to control but Sitsongrit postures up.
Jesus is refusing to be controlled, as Sitsongrit sits in half guard.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here. #T5##SUB#
Sitsongrit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sitsongrit wants to take a breather but Jesus is having none of it.
Sitsongrit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sitsongrit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (0) Jesus#T6#
Jesus tries to lock up and control but Sitsongrit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount.
Sitsongrit tries to control but Jesus wriggling away.
Sitsongrit is really struggling to control Jesus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sitsongrit controlling from mount. #T7#
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jesus is looking to escape.
Sitsongrit prevents Jesus from getting the reversal.
Sitsongrit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Jesus is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit controlling from mount. #T9#
Sitsongrit'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.
Jesus looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount.
Jesus tries to hold on but Sitsongrit pushes him away. #T10##SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jesus is looking to escape.
Jesus is trying to escape the mount.
Sitsongrit looking to control but Jesus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sitsongrit controlling from mount. #T11#
Sitsongrit seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jesus for as long as he can get away with.
Jesus is working to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jesus 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.
Sitsongrit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (8) vs (0) Jesus
Jesus 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.
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Sitsongrit continues to stall.
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Jesus is squirming around nicely.
Sitsongrit is stalling here but it's allowed Jesus to get half guard.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Jesus is working away. #T13##SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura here.
Sitsongrit is taking a breather. Jesus 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.
Sitsongrit is looking to advance position but Jesus won't allow it. #T14#
Jesus is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Jesus is working away.
Sitsongrit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jesus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jesus wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jesus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sitsongrit takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Marcinho Sitsongrit spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Saldini. No joy for Nuragomidova on that attempt. #TD2#
Saldini gets caught flat footed, as Nuragomidova shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nuragomidova postures up.
Saldini 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: Saldini (2) vs (2) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Saldini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nuragomidova is just riding it out for now. Saldini eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Nuragomidova is trying to control but can't.
Nuragomidova is staying active underneath Saldini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saldini wants to free his trapped foot but Nuragomidova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saldini wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping him busy.
Saldini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nuragomidova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Nuragomidova is trying to control but can't.
Saldini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nuragomidova is trying to get back to full guard.
Saldini tries to pass to full mount but Nuragomidova defends it.
Saldini prevents Nuragomidova from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Saldini is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Saldini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nuragomidova has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saldini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Nuragomidova is defending well.
Saldini is looking to pass Nuragomidova's guard but actually Nuragomidova recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova 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: Saldini (2) vs (4) Nuragomidova
Saldini tries to roll over but Nuragomidova keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nuragomidova is looking to take a break and control but Saldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Nuragomidova prevents Saldini from improving his position.
Saldini is looking to control Nuragomidova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?
Nuragomidova wants to free his trapped foot but Saldini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saldini is trying to maintain the position but Nuragomidova is very close to passing his half guard.
Saldini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nuragomidova is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nuragomidova has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (2) vs (7) Nuragomidova
Saldini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saldini is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Saldini is squirming around, avoiding Nuragomidova's attempts to control the action.
Saldini regains half guard.
Saldini wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy.
Nuragomidova trying to control the pace.
Nuragomidova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg. #T7#
Nuragomidova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nuragomidova is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Saldini trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Nuragomidova is working for a submission of some sort.
Nuragomidova passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (2) vs (10) Nuragomidova
Saldini is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Nuragomidova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nuragomidova content just to control the position here.
Saldini is trying to escape the mount.
Saldini is squirming around, avoiding Nuragomidova's attempts to control the action.
Nuragomidova controlling from the full mount.
Saldini tries to hold on but Nuragomidova postures up.#T9#
Nuragomidova controlling from the full mount.
Nuragomidova prevents Saldini from getting the reversal.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Saldini is having none of it.
Nuragomidova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nuragomidova wants to control the pace but Saldini is squirming around nicely.
Saldini is trying to escape the mount but Nuragomidova keeps good control and instead manages to take Saldini's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (2) vs (13) Nuragomidova#T10##SUB2#
Nuragomidova 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, Saldini has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nuragomidova really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Saldini.
Nuragomidova trying to control.
Saldini tries to roll but Nuragomidova sticks to his back.
Nuragomidova tries to get the hooks in deep but Saldini pushed the leg off.
Nuragomidova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saldini trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Saldini tries to escape the position.
Saldini is keeping busy.
Nuragomidova is trying to stick to Saldini's back but Saldini is turning into Nuragomidova. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nuragomidova's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saldini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (13) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Nuragomidova looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saldini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nuragomidova is refusing to be controlled, as Saldini sits in half guard.
Saldini is looking to stall here but Nuragomidova recovers full guard. #T12#
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Nuragomidova is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nuragomidova holds on and takes a little breather.
Saldini looking to sit in guard and control but Nuragomidova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (15) Nuragomidova
Saldini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nuragomidova manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (6) vs (15) Nuragomidova
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nuragomidova is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (6) vs (17) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Nuragomidova trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nuragomidova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nuragomidova won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Nuragomidova stays in close to Saldini's body and controls the position.
Nuragomidova advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (6) vs (20) Nuragomidova#T14#
Saldini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nuragomidova stalling.
Nuragomidova moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (6) vs (23) Nuragomidova
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nuragomidova passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saldini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (6) vs (25) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova trying to control but Saldini is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuragomidova wins on points by 25 to 6.
After the fight, Khalib Nuragomidova was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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