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CWC 266 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Carl Moore!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Breaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Moore manages to pull guard.
Moore wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Moore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore pulls Breaker in to control the position.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore looking for a sweep. Not yet Moore, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving. #T1#
Breaker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moore is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moore is trying to keep Breaker in close.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully. #T2#
Breaker wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Breaker stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.#SUB#
Breaker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Breaker has Moore in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Moore#SUB#
Breaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Moore has gone for a leg lock! Breaker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moore's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (2) Moore#SUB2#
Breaker looking to improve position, pressing down on Moore's thigh with his hand. Moore seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Breaker paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Breaker's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Moore picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carl Moore! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vaai Finau!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Finau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finau wants it to stay on the feet.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches up with Finau, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes Finau against the cage but Finau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Finau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson tries for a takedown but Finau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andersson fails to land the takedown.
Frank Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Andersson gets tackled into the cage by Finau. Finau maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Finau pulls guard successfully.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Finau is keeping the position.
Finau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finau keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Finau is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Finau keeps moving.
Finau trying to control the position here.
Andersson won't allow Finau to sweep him here. #T2#
Andersson wants to control from the top but Finau keeps moving.
Finau trying to control the position.
Finau keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson 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.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Finau is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
Andersson being controlled here momentarily.
Finau wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finau can't keep his opponent in guard - Andersson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Finau is defending well.
Andersson is trying to control. Finau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Andersson seems to be looking for submissions.
Andersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Finau knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andersson slows the pace down in half guard.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finau keeps working.
Finau is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Finau holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Andersson is trying to control. Finau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andersson slows the pace down in half guard.
Finau trying to hold on to Andersson's head to control him but Andersson postures up.
Finau is looking to improve his position.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andersson wants to take a breather but Finau is having none of it. #T6#
Andersson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Finau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Finau tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.
Finau moves into full guard.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Andersson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T7#
Andersson trying to control but Finau is working from the bottom.
Finau is pulling down on Andersson's head to control his posture.
Andersson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finau trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer.
Andersson looking to sit in guard and control but Finau gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Finau#T8##SUB2#
Finau drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andersson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Finau has Andersson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (2) Finau
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersson is one step ahead there.
Andersson advances to half guard.
Finau is pressing down on Andersson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andersson content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Andersson won't allow Finau to sweep him here.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson trying to control but Finau is working from the bottom.
Finau wants to sweep here but Andersson controlling him for the moment.
Andersson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Finau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Finau keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson pushing down on Finau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finau trying to control here.
Finau is holding on to half guard well.
Andersson is thwarting Finau's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Andersson controlling the action here.
Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andersson is taking a breather. Finau 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.
Finau wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
Andersson is keen to just control but Finau is a slippery customer.
Andersson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Finau wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Finau wants to get back to full guard.
Andersson slows the pace down in half guard.
Finau controlling the position well.
Andersson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Finau is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Andersson wants to control but Finau is keeping him busy.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Finau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finau is controlling Andersson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Finau is looking to control Andersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finau avoid being mounted?
Andersson trying to control from half guard but Finau is working away.
Andersson controlling the action here.#T14#
Finau is trying to control but can't.
Finau is pressing down on Andersson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andersson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (2) Finau
Andersson working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andersson takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Frank Andersson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Derrick Lewis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton shoots for a double leg takedown but Lewis sprawls well. He's pushed Dalton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dalton enables Lewis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dalton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lewis (2) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton is pulling down on Lewis's head. It's preventing any offense from Lewis, at least for the moment.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lewis 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lewis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (2) vs (2) Dalton
Lewis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lewis working a defensive guard here.
Dalton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (2) vs (5) Dalton
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard.
Lewis being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Lewis is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lewis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dalton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton controlling the action here. #SUB#
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Lewis defending well. #T3#
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (2) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton controls the position from side control.
It looks like Dalton 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.
Lewis wants to control but Dalton postures up.#T4#
Dalton controls the position.
Let's hope that Dalton 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.
Lewis tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position.
Dalton taking a breather here.
Lewis is trying to improve his position.#T5#
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.
Dalton is continuing to stall.
Lewis is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Lewis's face as Dalton controls the position. #T6#
The adventures of Dalton the control monster continue. Boring.
Lewis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dalton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (2) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Lewis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton tries to take his opponent's back but Lewis turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (4) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton has control of Lewis's left arm, preventing Lewis from doing any damage. #T7#
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton has control of Lewis's left arm, preventing Lewis from doing any damage.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Dalton has Lewis pulled in close to control his posture.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (4) vs (13) Dalton
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton won't allow Lewis to sweep him here. #T9#
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dalton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (4) vs (16) Dalton
Dalton is staying tight to Lewis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lewis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Dalton controlling the position from side mount.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lewis's face as Dalton controls the position. #T11#
Lewis is trying to improve his position.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lewis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Lewis is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Lewis sneaks back into half guard.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Dalton is pressing down on Lewis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lewis is holding on for now.
Dalton is taking a breather. Lewis 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.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lewis is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Dalton controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Dalton is working for a kimura but Lewis is defending it quite comfortably.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yet more stalling tactics from Dalton.#SUB2#
Dalton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.#T14#
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
More stalling from Dalton.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Lewis is defending well.
Dalton prevents Lewis from improving his position.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dalton with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Lewis is defending well.
Dalton is taking a breather. Lewis 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 16 to 4.
A victorious Pacer Dalton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Guillo Perez ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mulligan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Perez counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (0) Mulligan
Mulligan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Perez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mulligan trying to control from the bottom.
Mulligan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Perez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (5) vs (0) Mulligan
Mulligan is squirming around, avoiding Perez 's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Perez looking to control but Mulligan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulligan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mulligan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mulligan is trying to escape the mount.
Mulligan tries to lock up and control but Perez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mulligan is trying to escape the mount.
Mulligan wants to control but Perez is having none of it.
Perez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Perez avoids the attempt from Mulligan to control.#SUB#
Perez looking to secure an arm triangle but Mulligan defends it well. #SUB#
Perez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mulligan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (5) vs (2) Mulligan
Mulligan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mulligan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perez ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perez (9) vs (2) Mulligan
Mulligan is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Mulligan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mulligan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mulligan is looking for a sweep. Perez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mulligan keeps trying to improve his position.
Mulligan gets back to full guard.
Perez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mulligan is retaining full guard.
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Perez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mulligan is retaining full guard. #T4#
Perez stopping the sweep attempt from Mulligan.
Perez trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mulligan has his foot on Perez 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perez works his way back into a safe position though.
Perez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulligan is keeping the position for now.
Perez trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
Perez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (12) vs (2) Mulligan
Perez working away.
Mulligan controls the position for a moment.#T5#
Perez tries to move to mount but Mulligan blocks the move with his legs.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
Mulligan tries to bench press Perez off him but Perez keeps the position.
Mulligan tries to control but Perez manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Perez (15) vs (2) Mulligan
Mulligan can't escape the position.
Perez is not going to allow Mulligan to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Perez working for the choke.
Mulligan trying to control the hands but Perez won't let him. #T6#
Perez keeps control of the position easily here as Mulligan tries to buck him off.
Perez is not going to allow Mulligan to sit and survive in this position.
Mulligan is really stuck here.
Mulligan turns into Perez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (15) vs (4) Mulligan
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mulligan passes into half guard.
Mulligan trying to pass the guard but Perez defending well. #T7#
Mulligan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mulligan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Mulligan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mulligan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (15) vs (7) Mulligan
Perez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Mulligan seems to be working for a kimura but Perez defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8##SUB#
Perez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Perez trying to control the position.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #SUB#
Perez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully.
Mulligan looking to sit in guard and control but Perez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (17) vs (7) Mulligan
Perez is pushing down on Mulligan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mulligan is fighting to maintain full guard but Perez has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Perez trying to control the pace.
Perez is keen to just control but Mulligan is a slippery customer.
Mulligan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perez is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Perez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mulligan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perez .
Mulligan is doing well to control the position and prevent Perez from advancing to side control.#T10#
Mulligan is trying to maintain the position but Perez is very close to passing his half guard.
Perez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mulligan! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (20) vs (7) Mulligan
Mulligan working to try and regain half guard.
Mulligan tries to lock up and control but Perez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mulligan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Perez tries to control but Mulligan wriggling away.
Mulligan wants to control but Perez is having none of it.#SUB#
Perez working for a guillotine from mount but Mulligan is in no mood to give up. #T11#
Perez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mulligan is looking to escape.
Perez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mulligan is holding on tight.
Mulligan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perez controlling from the full mount.
Perez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mulligan is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Perez (23) vs (7) Mulligan
Perez not allowing Mulligan to control his hands. #SUB#
Perez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T12##SUB#
Perez is persistently looking for the submission but Mulligan is defending it well.
Mulligan tries to escape the position.
Mulligan trying to control the position but Perez manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Perez looking for the RNC.
Mulligan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Perez looking to break Mulligan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mulligan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Perez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Perez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mulligan tries to break free.
#T13##SUB#
Perez looking to break Mulligan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mulligan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Perez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Perez is hanging on to Mulligan's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Mulligan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Perez 's arms.
Perez doesn't have the hooks in and Mulligan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (23) vs (9) Mulligan#SUB2#
Mulligan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perez ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perez (27) vs (9) Mulligan
Mulligan wants to control but Perez postures up.#T14##SUB#
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Mulligan is defending well. #SUB#
Perez tries for a kimura but Mulligan is defending well.
Perez wants to control but Mulligan is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mulligan struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perez takes the fight on points by 27 to 9.
A relieved looking Guillo Perez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lemieux moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.
Petersen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lemieux fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Lemieux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petersen to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lemieux 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: Petersen (2) vs (2) Lemieux
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Lemieux is very close to passing his half guard.
Lemieux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lemieux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Petersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemieux is working away from the top position though.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Lemieux is controlling well.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lemieux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petersen sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petersen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lemieux.
Petersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petersen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux is looking to advance position but Petersen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (6) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen looking to control but Lemieux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lemieux is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lemieux working to try and regain half guard.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Lemieux tries to improve his position but instead Petersen has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (9) vs (2) Lemieux
Petersen wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
Petersen biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petersen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Petersen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lemieux doesn't escape.
Petersen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lemieux tries to break free.
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lemieux's body.
#T6#
Lemieux is keeping busy.
Lemieux is really stuck here.
Petersen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lemieux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petersen content just to control the position here. #T7#
Petersen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lemieux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lemieux for as long as he can get away with.
Lemieux wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it. #T8#
Lemieux working to try and regain half guard.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petersen.
Petersen prevents Lemieux from getting the reversal.
Lemieux wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Lemieux gets back to half guard.#T9#
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lemieux is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersen continues to hold on tight.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Lemieux defends it.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Petersen is pressing down on Lemieux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lemieux is holding on for now.
Lemieux wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Lemieux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen stalling.
Lemieux trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Lemieux defends it.
Lemieux trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Lemieux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lemieux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen trying to advance position but Lemieux counters by regaining guard.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lemieux has Petersen pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Petersen trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lemieux seems keen to control Petersen's posture.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Lemieux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Lemieux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petersen defends well.#T14#
Lemieux controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Lemieux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A relieved looking Conald Petersen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Dada Segbo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Segbo shoots in but Germano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but Segbo avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Germano gets tackled into the cage by Segbo. Segbo maintains the clinch.
Germano jumps guard but Segbo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Segbo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Segbo gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Germano (0) vs (2) Segbo
Segbo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Germano gets 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.
Germano controlling Segbo's posture.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Germano looking for a guillotine here but Segbo defends easily.
#SUB#
Segbo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Germano working a defensive guard here.
Germano wants to control the position but Segbo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Germano tries to get to full guard but Segbo has control of the leg. #T2#
Segbo is controlling the pace.
Germano wants to improve his position but Segbo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Segbo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Germano is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dada Segbo!
Dada Segbo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kakuto fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Bangsit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Bangsit
Bangsit content to stall in guard here.
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Bangsit tries to pass.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Bangsit trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit passes Kakuto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bangsit tries to pass to full mount but Kakuto defends it.
Bangsit prevents Kakuto from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions.
Bangsit controlling the action here.
It looks like Bangsit 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.
Bangsit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kakuto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kakuto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kakuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bangsit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bangsit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Bangsit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bangsit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (5) Bangsit
Kakuto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kakuto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bangsit looking to pass the guard.
Bangsit content to stall in guard here.
Bangsit passes Kakuto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Bangsit wants to take a breather but Kakuto is having none of it.
Bangsit prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Bangsit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bangsit trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away.
Bangsit uses his free foot to push down on Kakuto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kakuto. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (8) Bangsit
Kakuto is looking to get to half guard.
Kakuto has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (0) vs (11) Bangsit
Kakuto is trying to break free.
Bangsit biding his time, controlling Kakuto. #T4#
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto manages to get to full guard.
Bangsit passes into half guard.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Bangsit keeps him under control.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bangsit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bangsit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kakuto's guard. #T5#
Bangsit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (14) Bangsit
Bangsit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bangsit manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (0) vs (17) Bangsit#SUB2#
Kakuto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Bangsit tightening his grip on Kakuto, looking for the choke.
Bangsit slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bangsit controlling well, preventing Kakuto from escaping the position.
Kakuto breaks Bangsit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (17) Bangsit
Bangsit is controlling Kakuto's posture.#T6##SUB2#
Bangsit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kakuto escapes and throws Bangsit's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (17) Bangsit
Bangsit trying to remain calm as Kakuto controls from the top position.
Kakuto has control of an arm but Bangsit manages to advance to Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (5) vs (21) Bangsit#SUB2#
Bangsit working for a choke but Kakuto is defending well.
Bangsit has the hooks in. Kakuto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bangsit is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kakuto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kakuto for a finish.
Kakuto tries to escape but Bangsit has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7##SUB2#
Bangsit is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kakuto taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bangsit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Bangsit!
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'KyĹŤ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Average gets a double leg takedown into Grappler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Grappler
Average wants to pass the guard but Grappler is keeping the position.
Average pushes down on Grappler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Average keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grappler is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Average wants to free his trapped foot but Grappler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura but Grappler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Average to get the leverage.
Average is looking to advance position but Grappler won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Average content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but Grappler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Average trying to control the pace.
Average trying to control from half guard but Grappler is working away. #T2#
Average tries to pass to full mount but Grappler defends it.
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but Grappler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grappler is in trouble now - Average has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Grappler#T3#
Average pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.
Average controlling from mount.
Average wants to take his opponent's back but Grappler doesn't allow it.
Average controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Average seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Grappler is holding on tight.
Average looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Average (8) vs (0) Grappler#T5#
I really don't envy Grappler right now.
Grappler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Grappler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Average gets his way!
#T6#
You can see the frustration on Grappler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Grappler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Average.
Average seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grappler for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Average is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T7#
Grappler prevents Average from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Average working for the choke.
Average is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Grappler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Grappler looking very determined here, making life difficult for Average.
Average just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
Grappler is keeping busy.
Grappler wants to control his opponent's hands but Average gets his hands free.
Average really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Grappler.
Average struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T9#
Average avoiding Grappler 's attempts to control his hands.
Grappler is keeping busy.
Average slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T10#
Grappler rolls, trying to escape but Average keeps control of the position.
Average tries to keep control of the position but Grappler is staying busy.
Grappler can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Average tightening his grip on Grappler, looking for the choke. #T11#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Average tries to get the hooks in deep but Grappler pushed the leg off. #T12#
Grappler can't escape the position.
Grappler prevents Average from getting a body triangle.
Average just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Average continues to stall.
Average trying to control momentarily.
#T13##SUB#
Average looking for the choke but no joy.
Average not allowing Grappler to control his hands.
Grappler is keeping busy.
#T14#
Grappler tries to escape the position.
Average trying to control.
Grappler tries to break free.
#SUB#
Grappler fending off the submission attempt from Average.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Grappler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Average.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Average thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Vitaly Doom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Doom in a clinch.
#TD2#
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Jackson pulls Doom in close to his closed guard and prevents Doom from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom postures up.
Doom won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Jackson 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.#T1#
Jackson controls Doom momentarily but Doom frees himself.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doom is one step ahead there. #T2#
Jackson pulls Doom in to control the position.
Jackson 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.
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson pulls Doom in close to his closed guard and prevents Doom from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson controls Doom momentarily but Doom frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Doom has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Well, if Doom 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.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Doom is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson controlling Doom's posture.
Doom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard. #T5#
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Doom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Doom prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Doom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Doom is controlling well.
#T7#
Doom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Doom is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson 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.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doom's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doom (0) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doom tries to roll but Jackson sticks to his back.
#T8#
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Doom tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Doom stops Jackson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Doom 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.
Jackson stalling. #T9##SUB#
Doom actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Doom is defending well.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Doom is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Doom wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Well, if Jackson 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.
Doom is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Doom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Doom wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
Doom trying to control here.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Doom to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T13#
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doom is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doom avoid being mounted?
Doom preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Doom is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doom won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 4 to 0.
A very excited looking Tyrano Jackson 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 18 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halo swivels and escapes.
Moldy Jello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jello swivels and escapes.
Jello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halo swivels and escapes.
Jello shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prana Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moldy Jello.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jello sprawls well. Jello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
Jello throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halo's waist but Halo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jello off to one side.
Jello shoots in for a double leg but Halo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jello has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Halo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jello to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Jello
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello passes Halo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jello jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Jello
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Jello stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo wants to control but Jello postures up.
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
Jello tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Halo looking for a sweep but Jello has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (0) vs (7) Jello
Jello pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Halo wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape. #T2#
Jello controlling from mount.
Jello looking to control but Halo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halo is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jello avoids the attempt from Halo to control.#T3#
Halo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jello wants to take Halo's back but he can't do it this time.
Halo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Halo working to try and regain half guard.
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (0) vs (10) Jello
We've been hearing good reports from Halo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Halo tries to escape the position.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jello forces his way into half guard.
Jello wants to pass the guard but Halo is defending well.
Halo wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Halo wants to control the action here but instead Jello manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (13) Jello
Halo is trying to reverse the position but instead Jello has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (0) vs (16) Jello#SUB2#
Jello patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Halo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jello.
#T5##SUB2#
Halo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jello gets his way!
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halo's body.
Jello trying to control.
Halo rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Halo prevents Jello from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Jello is persistently looking for the submission but Halo is defending it well.
#T6#
Jello is trying to stick to Halo's back but Halo is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Halo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (16) Jello
Halo wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jello's guard.
Jello tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Jello defends the submission attempt.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jello is pressing down on Halo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (16) Jello
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jello tries to buck Halo off but Halo is having none of it.
Jello can't do much from the bottom here.
Halo trying to control the position but Jello is working away. #T8#
Jello is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (5) vs (20) Jello
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jello is trying to stick to Halo's back but Halo is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Halo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (7) vs (20) Jello
Halo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (7) vs (22) Jello
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halo wants to hit a sweep here but Jello passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (7) vs (25) Jello
Halo gets back to half guard.#T10#
Halo tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jello is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Jello controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Jello is looking for a kimura but Halo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jello to get the leverage.
Halo wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jello trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Jello moves into full mount! Halo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (7) vs (28) Jello#T11#
Jello wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely.
Halo wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (7) vs (31) Jello
Halo staying busy and making it hard for Jello to control. #T12#
Halo trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halo's body.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Halo trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Jello looking to break Halo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Halo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jello will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Halo tries to escape the position.
Halo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Halo has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (7) vs (34) Jello#T13##SUB2#
Jello is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Halo prevents Jello from getting a body triangle.
Halo tries to escape the position.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Halo tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Halo is trying to break free.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Halo is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Halo showing good submission defense here.
Jello controls the position.
Halo can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Halo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jello's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello controlling the position well here. Halo rolled but Jello kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 34 to 7.
Moldy Jello decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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