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CWC 271 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Helio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Silva
Nickal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nickal working away.
Silva prevents Nickal from improving position.
Nickal controls the position.
Nickal wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Nickal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Nickal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Silva tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal working away.
Nickal is staying tight to Silva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nickal wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy. #T2#
Silva being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nickal content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Silva prevents Nickal from moving into mount.
Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (6) vs (0) Silva
Nickal controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Nickal is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Nickal is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Nickal from advancing to side control.
Nickal is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal controlling the pace. #T6#
Silva wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva controlling the position for now.#T7#
Nickal slows the pace down in half guard.
Nickal prevents Silva from improving his position.#T8#
Silva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nickal is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Nickal not doing much here.
#T10#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.#T11#
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Nickal slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Silva won't allow Nickal to pass to mount. #T12#
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13##SUB#
Nickal seems to be looking for submissions.
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nickal.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Nickal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Raul Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Raul Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Ruben Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raul Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruben Gracie looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Ruben Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Raul Gracie to the mat.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruben Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Raul Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruben Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raul Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Ruben Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Raul Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Raul Gracie is looking to pass Ruben Gracie's guard but actually Ruben Gracie recovers to full guard.
Ruben Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruben Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raul Gracie is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raul Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Raul Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ruben Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ruben Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (0) vs (2) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie looking to control.
#T2##SUB#
Ruben Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raul Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruben Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Raul Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Raul Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruben Gracie defends well.
Raul Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ruben Gracie from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruben Gracie postures up.
Raul Gracie keeping full guard, as Ruben Gracie tries to pass.
Raul Gracie working a defensive guard but Ruben Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Raul Gracie (0) vs (5) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie is trying to control Ruben Gracie's posture but Ruben Gracie avoids it.
Raul Gracie is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Raul Gracie prevents Ruben Gracie from moving into mount.
Raul Gracie is trying to control Ruben Gracie's posture but Ruben Gracie avoids it.
Ruben Gracie wants to control for a moment but Raul Gracie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Raul Gracie gets back to full guard.
Raul Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruben Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Raul Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Raul Gracie controlling the position.
Ruben Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Raul Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raul Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Ruben Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Ruben Gracie trying to control but Raul Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Raul Gracie'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.
Raul Gracie is trying to keep Ruben Gracie in close.
#T6##SUB2#
Ruben Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Raul Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ruben Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (2) vs (5) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie wants to control from the top but Ruben Gracie keeps moving.
Raul Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruben Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ruben Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raul Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raul Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Raul Gracie is looking to advance position but Ruben Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Raul Gracie (2) vs (9) Ruben Gracie
Ruben Gracie avoids the attempt from Raul Gracie to control.#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Raul Gracie is in no mood to give up. #T8#
Ruben Gracie looking to control but Raul Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Raul Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Raul Gracie (2) vs (12) Ruben Gracie#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie working for a choke but Raul Gracie is defending well.
Ruben Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Raul Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (4) vs (12) Ruben Gracie#T9#
Raul Gracie trying to control but Ruben Gracie is working from the bottom.
Ruben Gracie 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.
Ruben Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raul Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ruben Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruben Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Raul Gracie passes Ruben Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruben Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Raul Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Ruben Gracie defends it.
Raul Gracie trying to control from Ruben Gracie's half guard. Ruben Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Raul Gracie advances to half guard. #T11#
Ruben Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Raul Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ruben Gracie is keeping the position.
Raul Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Raul Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ruben Gracie is keeping the position.
Raul Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruben Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raul Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Ruben Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Raul Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raul Gracie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Ruben Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruben Gracie keeping moving, preventing Raul Gracie from controlling successfully.
Raul Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Ruben Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (4) vs (14) Ruben Gracie#T13#
Ruben Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Ruben Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruben Gracie wants to control from the top but Raul Gracie keeps moving.
Ruben Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raul Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Ruben Gracie wants to control from the top but Raul Gracie keeps moving. #T14#
Raul Gracie 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.
Ruben Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Raul Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ruben Gracie from controlling successfully.
Ruben Gracie 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!
Raul Gracie trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Gracie wins on points by 14 to 4.
Our winner, Ruben Gracie, 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 28 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schultz. #TD#
Schultz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schultz (4) vs (0) Jones
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Schultz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Schultz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones 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: Schultz (4) vs (2) Jones
Schultz gets back to full guard.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Schultz won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Schultz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jones is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
Jones is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Schultz reverses the position - he's now on top in Jones's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (6) vs (2) Jones#T4#
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Schultz stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Schultz 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. #T5#
Jones wants to control but Schultz passes easily into half guard.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schultz won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #T6#
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schultz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7##SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schultz defends it easily.
Schultz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Schultz won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #T8#
Schultz stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Schultz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schultz'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.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Schultz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schultz passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Schultz is very close to passing his half guard.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.#T10#
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schultz postures up.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (6) vs (4) Jones
Schultz has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Schultz.
Jones wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schultz holds on and takes a little breather.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage. #T13#
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Schultz controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Jones being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Schultz 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: Schultz (8) vs (4) Jones
Jones tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Mike Schultz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tetsuo wants to counter the offense by Diesel and move into the clinch position.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kurt Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel shoots in looking for a takedown but Tetsuo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diesel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tetsuo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diesel somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diesel.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tetsuo tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tetsuo as he avoids it easily.
Tetsuo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Tetsuo counters by moving into the clinch.
Tetsuo tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diesel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Tetsuo lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Tetsuo#T1#
Tetsuo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tetsuo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Tetsuo being controlled here momentarily.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Tetsuo is stalling in the full guard.
Diesel has control of Tetsuo's left arm, preventing Tetsuo from doing any damage.
Tetsuo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Tetsuo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Diesel is controlling Tetsuo's posture.
Tetsuo tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Tetsuo
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.
Diesel trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Tetsuo is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
Tetsuo being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom. #T5#
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diesel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tetsuo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Tetsuo
Diesel is trying to control the position but Tetsuo postures up.
Diesel pulls Tetsuo in to control the position. #T6#
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Tetsuo tries to pass.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diesel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Tetsuo
Tetsuo controlling Diesel's posture. #T7#
Tetsuo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (6) Tetsuo
Tetsuo 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.
Diesel is trying to hold Tetsuo in close to prevent damage but Tetsuo has managed to pass into half guard.
Diesel tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Tetsuo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetsuo is one step ahead there. #T9#
Tetsuo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard.
Diesel is doing well to control the position and prevent Tetsuo from advancing to side control.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Tetsuo is controlling well.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Tetsuo controlling the action here.
Tetsuo prevents Diesel from improving his position.#T11##SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tetsuo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tetsuo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tetsuo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (8) vs (6) Tetsuo
Diesel trying to control.
Tetsuo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12##SUB#
Diesel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tetsuo turns into him and now he's in Diesel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (8) Tetsuo#SUB#
Tetsuo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diesel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tetsuo has managed to get both his arms back between Diesel's legs - danger averted.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetsuo is one step ahead there.
Tetsuo wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#T13#
Tetsuo wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Tetsuo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tetsuo content to stall in guard here.
Diesel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tetsuo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tetsuo in particular looking to stall.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tetsuo not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is staying active underneath Tetsuo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Diesel gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Diesel takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jurgen Tetsuo had this to say: 'I Want a Rematch As soon as tomorrow'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Eduardo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vieira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hell to the mat! Hell manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (0) vs (2) Vieira
Hell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hell is working hard here to advance position.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hell looking for subs off his back but Vieira has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hell is staying active underneath Vieira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hell wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vieira sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hell defends it well. #SUB2#
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hell wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Hell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vieira pulls his head out easily.
Vieira prevents Hell from improving his position.
Hell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vieira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hell's guard.
Hell is looking to get back to full guard here but Vieira has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (5) Vieira
Hell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vieira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira works to advance to full mount. Hell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (0) vs (7) Vieira
Hell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hell is trying to reverse the position but instead Vieira has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hell (0) vs (10) Vieira#T3#
Hell tries to escape but Vieira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vieira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vieira is thwarting Hell's attempts to control the position.
Hell wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vieira 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.
Hell is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4##SUB#
Hell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vieira escapes and throws Hell's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (13) Vieira
Hell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vieira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hell looking for a sweep but Vieira has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (0) vs (15) Vieira
Hell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vieira mounts Hell! Really nice guard pass there! #T5#
Hell tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
Hell can't escape the position.
Vieira fails to advance to Hell's back.
Hell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hell looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hell (0) vs (18) Vieira
Vieira controlling the position well here. Hell rolled but Vieira kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hell rolls, trying to escape but Vieira keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Vieira looking to break Hell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vieira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vieira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hell wants to escape the position.
What can Hell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hell rolls, trying to escape but Vieira keeps control of the position.
Hell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hell staying busy and making it hard for Vieira to control. #SUB2#
Vieira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hell is in bad spot here.
#T7##SUB2#
Vieira looking for the RNC.
Hell turns into Vieira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (18) Vieira
Hell passes Vieira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hell is trying to control. Vieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hell is pressing down on Vieira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vieira is holding on for now.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB#
Hell 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.
Vieira is trying to control but can't.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Hell is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hell in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Vieira tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Hell!
In his post fight interview, Ryan Hell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 24 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Esteves shoots in and bounces Mazzini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (0) Mazzini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzini 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.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzini keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves passes into half guard. #T1#
Esteves wants to pass to mount but Mazzini is defending the position.
Mazzini gets back to full guard.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
Mazzini can't keep his opponent in guard - Esteves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mazzini is trying to get back to full guard.
Mazzini wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mazzini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mazzini 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.
Esteves passes Mazzini's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Esteves uses his free foot to push down on Mazzini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mazzini. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (0) Mazzini
Esteves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mazzini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Esteves tries to control but Mazzini wriggling away.
Mazzini is working to get back to half guard.
Mazzini tries to hold on but Esteves pushes him away.
Esteves wants to control but instead Mazzini manages to regain half guard.
Mazzini wants to get back to full guard.
Mazzini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mazzini.
Esteves won't allow Mazzini to sweep him here. #T3#
Esteves passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (8) vs (0) Mazzini
Esteves trying to control the position but Mazzini is working away.
Mazzini tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Esteves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mazzini is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Esteves goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mazzini rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Esteves's guard! Nice work there by Mazzini! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (8) vs (2) Mazzini
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Esteves 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: Esteves (10) vs (2) Mazzini
Esteves trying to control the action but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Mazzini 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.#SUB#
Esteves is looking for a kimura here.
Esteves trying to advance position but Mazzini counters by regaining guard. #T5##SUB2#
Esteves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mazzini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esteves has managed to get both his arms back between Mazzini's legs - danger averted.
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves forces his way into half guard.
Mazzini is trying to get back to full guard.
Esteves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mazzini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mazzini wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy.
Mazzini is not content to let Esteves control the position.#T6##SUB#
Esteves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mazzini is just riding it out for now. Esteves eventually gives up the hold.
Mazzini is trying to get back to full guard.
Esteves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mazzini! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (13) vs (2) Mazzini
Esteves looking to control but Mazzini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mazzini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Esteves wants to control the pace but Mazzini is squirming around nicely.
Esteves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7##SUB#
Esteves jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mazzini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mazzini and Esteves has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mazzini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Esteves off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Esteves (13) vs (6) Mazzini#SUB2#
Mazzini has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Esteves breaks Mazzini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (15) vs (6) Mazzini
Esteves 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.
Esteves slips nicely into half guard.
Mazzini is not content to let Esteves control the position.#T8#
Mazzini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esteves wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy.
Esteves prevents Mazzini from improving his position.
Mazzini keeps trying to improve his position.
Mazzini is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Esteves is really struggling to control Mazzini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Esteves passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (18) vs (6) Mazzini
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Mazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Esteves goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mazzini rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Esteves's guard! Nice work there by Mazzini! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (18) vs (8) Mazzini
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but Mazzini is proving a slippery customer.
Esteves pulls Mazzini in close to his closed guard and prevents Mazzini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazzini is one step ahead there. #T10#
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazzini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mazzini trying to control the action but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves trying to hold on to Mazzini's head to control him but Mazzini postures up.
Esteves is looking for a sweep. Mazzini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mazzini wants to pass to mount but Esteves is defending the position.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Mazzini is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazzini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Mazzini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Esteves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mazzini.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Esteves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mazzini trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Mazzini passes into half guard.
Mazzini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Esteves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Esteves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mazzini passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (18) vs (11) Mazzini#SUB2#
Mazzini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Esteves has escaped the position, nice work there. #T13#
Esteves sneaks back into half guard.
Esteves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Mazzini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mazzini postures up.
Esteves has Mazzini pulled in close to control his posture.
Esteves continues to stall.
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully. #T14#
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
Esteves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mazzini looking to pass the guard.
Mazzini forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazzini is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves takes the fight on points by 18 to 11.
A relieved looking Vartan Esteves 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; DJ Augustus ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 8 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Augustus pushes MacGowan up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Augustus decides to pull guard.
Augustus wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
Augustus trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
Augustus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Augustus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Augustus 's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
MacGowan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard.
Augustus trying to control the position here.
MacGowan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control but Augustus is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
MacGowan passes into half guard.
MacGowan controlling the action here. #T5#
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but Augustus defends it.
MacGowan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Augustus keeping control of the position. #T6#
Augustus is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, MacGowan seems content to control.#T7#
Augustus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan controlling the action here.
Augustus wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#T8#
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but Augustus defends it.
MacGowan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Augustus wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan controlling the action here.
Augustus trying to control here.
Augustus tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Augustus keeping hold of MacGowan's head, controlling as best he can.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Augustus is defending well.
Augustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Augustus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MacGowan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Augustus wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Augustus is defending well.
Augustus tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
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.
Augustus gets full guard.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13#
Augustus keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
Augustus wants to control but MacGowan passes easily into half guard.
MacGowan prevents Augustus from improving his position.
Augustus is looking to get back to full guard here but MacGowan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (0) vs (3) MacGowan#T14#
A lull in the action here as MacGowan stalls from top position.
MacGowan working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan controls the position.
Let's hope that MacGowan 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 3 to 0.
A relieved looking Shane MacGowan 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Priest takes the fight into the clinch.
Priest stops a takedown attempt from Andreev.
Andreev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Priest gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Priest looking for a takedown.
Priest is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Judas Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Priest prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Priest turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Priest (4) vs (0) Andreev
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Andreev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Andreev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is not content to let Priest control the position.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Andreev is defending well. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Priest is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andreev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Priest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Priest's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (4) vs (4) Andreev#SUB2#
Andreev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Priest knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Priest for a finish.
Priest prevents Andreev from getting a body triangle.
Andreev is not going to allow Priest to sit and survive in this position.
Andreev trying to control momentarily.
#T2#
Priest is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Andreev is persistently looking for the submission but Priest is defending it well.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Priest fending off the submission attempt from Andreev.
Priest is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Priest showing good submission defense here.
Andreev biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Andreev doesn't have the hooks in and Priest manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (6) vs (4) Andreev
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard.
Priest won't allow Andreev to sweep him here.
Andreev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Priest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest is stalling in the full guard.
Priest'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.
Andreev wants to control but Priest passes easily into half guard.
#T5#
Andreev wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest trying to mount his opponent but Andreev defends it. #SUB#
Priest is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Priest 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.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Andreev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Andreev wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andreev is trying to control but Priest passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (9) vs (4) Andreev
Andreev struggling a bit here.
Priest wants to control but Andreev is keeping him busy. #T7#
Priest tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee asks Priest politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Priest prefers to stall for the moment though.
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Andreev can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest works to advance to full mount. Andreev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (11) vs (4) Andreev
Priest is trying to control here but Andreev has managed to regain half guard.
Priest passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (14) vs (4) Andreev#T8#
Priest moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Priest (17) vs (4) Andreev
Priest keeps control of the position as Andreev tries to break free.
Andreev turns into Priest and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (17) vs (6) Andreev
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (17) vs (9) Andreev
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andreev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Andreev tries for a kimura but Priest is defending well. #SUB2#
Andreev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T9#
Priest regains half guard.
Andreev content to control rather than advance.
Priest is pressing down on Andreev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andreev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (19) vs (9) Andreev
Priest advances to half guard.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Priest performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Andreev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Priest passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (22) vs (9) Andreev#T11##SUB#
Priest tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andreev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev is still trying to improve position.
Well, if Priest 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priest is trying to control. Andreev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andreev trying to control here.
Andreev wants to sweep but Priest has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (25) vs (9) Andreev
The referee asks Priest politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Priest prefers to stall for the moment though.
Priest seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Andreev for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Priest is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andreev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T13#
Andreev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Priest off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (25) vs (13) Andreev
Andreev wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Andreev keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Priest is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Andreev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T14##SUB2#
Andreev working for a choke but Priest reverses nicely into Andreev 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (27) vs (13) Andreev
Priest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Further stalling from Priest.
Priest sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andreev's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 27 to 13.
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Andy Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Declan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Shifter
Shifter 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.
Declan stalling.
Shifter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shifter won't allow Declan to pass to mount.
Declan prevents Shifter from improving his position.
Declan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Shifter is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it.
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Declan is keen to just control but Shifter is a slippery customer.
Shifter wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Shifter trying to control but Declan postures up.
#T2#
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shifter is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard. #T3#
Declan controlling the action here.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Shifter is in trouble now - Declan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Shifter
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Declan controlling the pace for now.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but instead Shifter manages to regain half guard.
Declan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shifter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shifter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Declan tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it. #T5#
Declan content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shifter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Declan content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Declan is working for a kimura but Shifter is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Declan trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Well, if Declan 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.
Shifter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Declan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (0) Shifter
Declan wants to control the pace but Shifter is squirming around nicely.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but Shifter doesn't allow it.
Declan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Declan is stalling here but it's allowed Shifter to get half guard.
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shifter keeping control of the position.
Declan wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it. #T9#
Declan wants to pass to mount but Shifter is defending the position.
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Shifter is working away.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Declan wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Shifter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Declan wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shifter pulls Declan in close to his closed guard and prevents Declan from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Shifter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shifter 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: Declan (8) vs (2) Shifter
Declan is pressing down on Shifter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shifter won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Declan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Declan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Declan'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.
Declan looking to control.
Declan pulls Shifter in close to his closed guard and prevents Shifter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Declan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Declan is trying to keep Shifter in close.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan looking to control but Shifter passes into half guard.
Declan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Declan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Declan wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Declan is concentrating on defense, preventing Shifter from advancing position.
Declan trying to control from the bottom.
Declan wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
#T14#
Declan is refusing to be controlled, as Shifter sits in half guard.
Shifter stalling.
Declan is trying to maintain the position but Shifter is very close to passing his half guard.
Shifter trying to mount his opponent but Declan defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Declan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shifter has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (5) Shifter
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Aedan Declan 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Casper Timmermans! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 8 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Timmermans closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Ty has hold of one of Timmermans's legs. Timmermans is fighting the takedown attempt but Ty gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Timmermans (0) vs (2) Ty
Ty trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Timmermans looking to control.
Ty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timmermans is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ty content to stall in guard here. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmermans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ty is one step ahead there. #T2#
Ty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Timmermans has Ty pulled in close to control his posture.
Ty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Timmermans looking to control.
#T3#
Ty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Timmermans is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Timmermans wants to sweep here but Ty controlling him for the moment.
Ty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Timmermans trying to keep a closed guard but Ty is proving a slippery customer.
Ty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Timmermans pulls Ty in to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Timmermans looking to control.
Ty won't allow Timmermans to sweep him here. #T7#
Ty pushes down on Timmermans's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ty passes into side control, despite Timmermans's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Timmermans (0) vs (5) Ty
Timmermans trying to control but Ty flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Timmermans (0) vs (8) Ty
Timmermans can't escape the position.
Ty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Timmermans.
Timmermans manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ty's guard. Nice work there by Timmermans.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Timmermans (2) vs (8) Ty#T8##SUB2#
Ty has an active guard here but Timmermans has managed to pass into half guard.
Timmermans prevents Ty from improving his position.
Ty is trying is best to control the position here.
Timmermans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Timmermans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ty keeps working. #T9#
Ty wants to control but Timmermans is keeping busy.
Timmermans trying to control from half guard but Ty is working away.
Timmermans is looking to advance position but Ty won't allow it.
Ty trying to get back to full guard but Timmermans takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Timmermans (5) vs (8) Ty#T10#
Timmermans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Timmermans is stalling here but it's allowed Ty to get half guard.
Ty is concentrating on defense, preventing Timmermans from advancing position. #SUB#
Timmermans wants to work for an arm triangle but Ty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Ty wants to improve his position but Timmermans is controlling well.
#SUB#
Timmermans is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ty has managed to free his arm - good work.
Timmermans is trying to control. Ty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Timmermans trying to mount his opponent but Ty defends it.
Ty tries to get to full guard but Timmermans has control of the leg.
Timmermans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12##SUB#
Timmermans is working for a kimura but Ty is defending it quite comfortably.
Timmermans has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Timmermans (8) vs (8) Ty
Timmermans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ty is looking to escape.
Timmermans prevents Ty from getting the reversal.#T13#
Timmermans wants to control the pace but Ty is squirming around nicely.
Ty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Timmermans with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ty is trying desperately to improve position.
Ty 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: Timmermans (11) vs (8) Ty#T14#
Timmermans trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ty's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Timmermans's hands.#SUB#
Ty fending off the submission attempt from Timmermans.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmermans takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
After the big win, Casper Timmermans made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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