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CWC 274 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Derrick Lewis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Vaai Finau!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Finau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Finau clinches up against the cage.
Lewis tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Lewis pulls guard successfully.
Finau trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis is trying to keep Finau in close.
Finau passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Finau is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Finau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Finau is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau trying to control from Lewis's half guard. Lewis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully. #T1#
Finau's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Finau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lewis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finau has managed to get both his arms back between Lewis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Finau pushes his legs off easily.
Finau works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Finau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Finau is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Lewis tries to roll over but Finau keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Finau is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lewis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Finau. #SUB2#
Finau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lewis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lewis defends it well.
Finau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lewis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Finau wants to work for an arm triangle but Lewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Finau is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Finau seems to be working for a kimura but Lewis defends the submission attempt.
Finau prevents Lewis from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura but Lewis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finau to get the leverage.
Lewis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finau is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finau wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Finau tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard. #T5#
Finau trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finau defends well.
Finau wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis is controlling Finau's posture.
Finau controlling from the top position.
Finau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lewis's guard. #T6#
Finau wants to take a breather but Lewis is having none of it. #SUB2#
Finau is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lewis is just riding it out for now. Finau eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lewis is defending against the submission attempts here by Finau.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis is trying to maintain the position but Finau is very close to passing his half guard.
Finau prevents Lewis from improving his position.#SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Lewis wants to control but Finau is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lewis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Lewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finau defends well.
Finau stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (0) vs (3) Finau
Lewis is looking to reverse the position.
Lewis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Finau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Finau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8##SUB2#
Finau tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well. #SUB2#
Finau tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Finau has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lewis is looking to regain half guard here but Finau keeps moving and retains side control.
Finau is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Finau tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well. #T9##SUB2#
Finau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well.
Finau is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lewis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Finau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Finau swings around for an armbar but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Finau's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (2) vs (3) Finau
Lewis won't allow Finau to sweep him here.
Finau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finau swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Finau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Finau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finau looking for a sweep. Not yet Finau, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finau holds on and takes a little breather.
Finau wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
Lewis is looking to advance position but Finau has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lewis (2) vs (7) Finau#T11#
Finau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Lewis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Finau.
Lewis 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.#SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura but Lewis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finau to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Finau is trying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finau trying to mount his opponent but Lewis defends it.
Lewis is looking to control Finau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lewis avoid being mounted?#T12#
Finau is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Finau is looking to advance position but Lewis won't allow it. #SUB2#
Finau is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Finau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Finau tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lewis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Finau is working for a submission of some sort.
Lewis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Finau seems to be working for a kimura but Lewis defends the submission attempt.#T13#
Finau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working. #SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewis is staying active underneath Finau, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Finau content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Finau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lewis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finau is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lewis! Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (2) vs (10) Finau#SUB2#
Finau looking for a guillotine from mount but Lewis is having none of it. #SUB2#
Finau goes for an armbar but Lewis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lewis. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (4) vs (10) Finau
Lewis trying to control but Finau is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Finau wins on points by 10 to 4.
Vaai Finau 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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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 4 wins and 8 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lemieux looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lemieux (0) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux has one of Kakuto's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto has control of an arm but Lemieux manages to advance to Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (4) vs (4) Kakuto
Lemieux struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Kakuto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Lemieux has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kakuto is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Lemieux jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kakuto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Kakuto tries to improve position but can't.
Kakuto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (4) vs (6) Kakuto#SUB#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lemieux! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (4) vs (9) Kakuto#T2#
Lemieux is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lemieux is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kakuto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lemieux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lemieux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (8) vs (9) Kakuto
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Kakuto regains half guard.#SUB#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura but Kakuto is defending well.
Lemieux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lemieux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lemieux's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (8) vs (13) Kakuto
Lemieux is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lemieux just trying to survive but Kakuto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
Lemieux turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (10) vs (13) Kakuto
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lemieux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemieux is one step ahead there.
Lemieux sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Lemieux slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. #T7#
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Lemieux slips nicely into half guard.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (10) vs (15) Kakuto
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.#T8##SUB#
Lemieux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kakuto won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here.
Lemieux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.#T9##SUB#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lemieux has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kakuto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lemieux. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (10) vs (18) Kakuto
Lemieux tries to buck Kakuto off but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (10) vs (20) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to control but Lemieux wriggling away. #T10#
Lemieux wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lemieux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lemieux gets back to half guard.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Lemieux tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lemieux trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
#T12#
Lemieux is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.#SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (10) vs (23) Kakuto
Lemieux is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Lemieux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakuto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Lemieux is looking to control Kakuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemieux avoid being mounted?
Kakuto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (10) vs (26) Kakuto
Lemieux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Lemieux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 26 to 10.
An out of breath and clearly excited Tsuyoi Kakuto thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Toshi Hijikata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Miyagi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hijikata (0) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling the position from side mount.
Hijikata can't do much from the bottom here.
Miyagi moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hijikata (0) vs (6) Miyagi
Miyagi prevents Hijikata from getting the reversal.
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.
Miyagi trying to control but Hijikata is having none of it.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Hijikata is looking to get to half guard.
Miyagi wants to take his opponent's back but Hijikata doesn't allow it. #T2#
Miyagi prevents Hijikata from getting the reversal.
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Hijikata to control.
Hijikata prevents Miyagi from taking his back.
Hijikata can't escape the position.
Hijikata wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Hijikata prevents Miyagi from taking his back.#T3#
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Hijikata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hijikata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miyagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Let's hope that Miyagi 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.
Miyagi tries to control but Hijikata wriggling away.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Hijikata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hijikata regains half guard.#T5#
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Hijikata is defending the position.
Hijikata wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hijikata keeps working.
Hijikata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hijikata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hijikata keeping control of the position.
Hijikata wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
#T7#
Well, if Miyagi 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Miyagi.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Hijikata is defending the position.
Hijikata trying to control here.
#T8#
Miyagi trying to control the action but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Miyagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hijikata keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Miyagi stalling. #T9#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Miyagi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miyagi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (0) vs (9) Miyagi
Miyagi content just to control the position here. #T10#
Miyagi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hijikata is just holding on here. Miyagi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hijikata (0) vs (12) Miyagi
Hijikata wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free. #T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miyagi controlling the positon.
Miyagi not allowing Hijikata to control his hands.
Hijikata is really stuck here.
Miyagi controls the action.#T12#
Hijikata wants to escape the position.
Hijikata trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hijikata's body.
Hijikata trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Miyagi tries to keep control of the position but Hijikata is staying busy.#T13#
Hijikata trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Hijikata's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hijikata is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi not allowing Hijikata to control his hands.
Hijikata is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miyagi.
Hijikata rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Miyagi trying to control momentarily.
Miyagi 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.
Yet more stalling tactics from Miyagi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hijikata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 12 to 0.
An out of breath Koryu Miyagi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Carl Moore!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Moore fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Andersson to the ground. Moore is now in Andersson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Moore#SUB#
Andersson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Andersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moore defends it easily.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving. #SUB#
Andersson is looking for a triangle here but Moore uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (5) Moore
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Moore is trying to get an arm triangle but Andersson is defending well. #T1#
Moore working away.
Moore trying to control the position but Andersson is working away.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Moore is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Andersson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Andersson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (4) vs (5) Moore
Moore is being controlled here.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
Moore gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (6) vs (5) Moore#T2#
Andersson avoids the attempt from Moore to control.
Moore is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Andersson is working for a guillotine from mount but Moore frees his head quite easily.
Andersson looking to control but Moore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moore tries to lock up and control but Andersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andersson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T3#
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andersson fails to advance to Moore's back.
Moore wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (9) vs (5) Moore#SUB#
Andersson looking for the RNC.
We've been hearing good reports from Andersson'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.
Andersson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Andersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Moore staying busy and making it hard for Andersson to control.
Moore trying to control the hands but Andersson breaks the grip.
Andersson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Moore.
Moore trying to control the action but Andersson just sinks the hooks in.
Andersson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Moore really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Andersson's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.#T5#
Andersson keeps control of the position easily here as Moore tries to buck him off.
Moore turns into Andersson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (9) vs (7) Moore
Moore passes Andersson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Moore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Moore prevents Andersson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Moore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well.
Moore is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Moore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andersson is just riding it out for now. Moore eventually gives up the hold.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Moore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andersson is just riding it out for now. Moore eventually gives up the hold. #T7#
Andersson is looking to control Moore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Andersson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andersson.#SUB#
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moore is aware though and is defending well.
Andersson 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.
Moore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Moore is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet. #SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Moore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Andersson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (11) vs (7) Moore
Moore being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Andersson trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Andersson controlling from the top position.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moore trying to control the position.
Andersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moore has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LET Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Andersson.
Andersson pushes down on Moore's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andersson in particular looking to stall.
Andersson is thwarting Moore's attempts to control the position.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Moore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andersson in particular looking to stall.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Andersson slows the pace down in half guard.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moore is looking for a sweep. Andersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Andersson is looking to advance position but Moore won't allow it. #T13#
Moore wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.
Andersson is taking a breather. Moore 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.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but Moore defending well.
Moore trying to control here.
#T14#
Moore wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
Andersson controlling the pace.
Moore keeping hold of Andersson's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andersson takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Frank Andersson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Buddy Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnett clinches. #TD#
Barnett pulls guard.
Barnett pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
Savkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnett working a defensive guard here.
Barnett controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Savkov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnett! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (4) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is letting Barnett control him for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnett'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.#T1#
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnett controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Barnett is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Savkov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Savkov tries to buck Barnett off but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Savkov tries to buck Barnett off but Barnett is having none of it.#T3#
Savkov keeps trying to improve his position.
Savkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savkov wants to control but Barnett postures up.
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Barnett controls the position from side control.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett happy to just control the position for now.
Savkov is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Barnett content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Barnett controlling from side mount. #T6#
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov is letting Barnett control him for a moment. #T7#
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov being controlled for a moment.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov gets back to half guard.#T8#
Barnett trying to mount his opponent but Savkov defends it.
Savkov is trying to control but can't.
Savkov wants to control the action here but instead Barnett manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (7) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnett controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov can't escape the position.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Barnett's attempts to control the action.
Savkov 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.#T10##SUB2#
Savkov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Barnett pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (10) vs (0) Savkov
Barnett controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov has given up his back. Will we see Barnett going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (13) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov tries to escape but Barnett has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Barnett gets his hands free as Savkov looks to control.
Barnett keeps control of the position as Savkov tries to break free.
Barnett 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.
Savkov can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Savkov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barnett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnett manages to capitalize on a mistake by Savkov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (16) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov trying to control the position but Barnett manages to sink in the hooks.
Savkov tries to escape the position.
#T13#
Savkov trying to control the position but Barnett manages to sink in the hooks.
Savkov is really stuck here.
Barnett biding his time, controlling Savkov.
Savkov tries to escape the position.
#T14#
I would not like to be Savkov right now.
Savkov is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Barnett controlling the positon.
Barnett continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
After winning the bout, Buddy Barnett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 8 wins and 2 losses; Giuseppe Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Saric closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Turturro successfully pulls guard.
Saric controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Turturro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saric wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Saric controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Saric passes Turturro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saric tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Saric wants to work for an arm triangle but Turturro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saric is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Saric not doing much here.
Saric trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom. #T2#
Saric wants to advance to full mount but Turturro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Saric looking to pass the guard.
Saric looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (0) Saric
Our spies down at at Fairtex MMA inform us that Saric has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Saric wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Saric working a defensive guard here.
Saric wants to control the position but Turturro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Turturro controlling the action here.
Turturro prevents Saric from improving his position.
Saric keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro is taking a breather. Saric 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.
Saric wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saric trying to hold on to Turturro's head to control him but Turturro postures up.
#T4#
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Saric defends it.
Saric wants to get back to full guard but Turturro has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (0) Saric
Saric is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Turturro prevents Saric from getting the reversal.
Turturro 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#
Saric keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saric wants to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Saric is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Turturro is staying active.
Saric tries to reverse the position but Turturro maintains control.
Saric tries to improve his position but instead Turturro has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (8) vs (0) Saric
Saric rolls, trying to escape but Turturro keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Saric right now.
#T6#
Saric is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Turturro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Saric turns into Turturro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (8) vs (2) Saric
Saric sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Saric trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Saric postures up.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Saric controlling from the top position.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Saric slips nicely into half guard.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turturro wants to control but Saric is keeping busy.
#T9#
Saric not doing much here.
Turturro is in trouble now - Saric has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (8) vs (5) Saric
Saric takes Turturro's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Turturro is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (8) vs (8) Saric#T10#
Saric is looking to control Turturro but Turturro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Turturro is trying to break free.
Saric trying to control.#SUB2#
Saric looking for the RNC. #T11##SUB2#
Turturro fending off the submission attempt from Saric.
Turturro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Saric trying to control.
Turturro wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Turturro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Saric. #SUB2#
Saric looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Saric looking to break Turturro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Turturro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saric will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Saric working for the choke. #T12#
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Saric keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Saric tightening his grip on Turturro, looking for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Turturro tries to escape but Saric has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Saric is looking to control Turturro but Turturro is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Saric looking to break Turturro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Turturro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saric will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Turturro can't escape the position.
#T13#
Saric is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Turturro prevents Saric from getting a body triangle.
Saric might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turturro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turturro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Saric controlling the action here. #T14#
Saric trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Saric passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (8) vs (11) Saric
Saric trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Saric is looking to work his way around to Turturro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro wants to control but Saric is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saric wins on points by 11 to 8. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Read
Chai wants to pass to mount but Read is defending the position.
Read trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Read 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Read is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Chai moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Read. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Read
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
Read is looking for a sweep.
Chai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Read's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chai works to advance to full mount. Read defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Read
Chai controlling from mount.
Read is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai controlling his opponent.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but instead Read manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Read actively working from the bottom here.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai is looking to stall here but Read recovers full guard.
Read keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Read trying to control the position.
#T4#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Read pulls Chai in to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Read has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Read gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Read
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Read stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai looking to control but Read passes into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Read not doing much here.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Read has control of the leg.
Chai trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Read manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (5) Read
Chai tries to hold on but Read postures up.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Read has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Chai tries to hold on but Read postures up.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Read controlling from mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Read postures up.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Read's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Read has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Read postures up.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Read isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai tries to hold on but Read postures up.#T10#
Read can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Read content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Read moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chai has worked his arm free - good work by Chai!
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Chai gets back to half guard.
Read is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (8) Read
Read avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Read takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai wants to hold on but Read pushes him away.#T13#
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
Read is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Read's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Read's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (11) vs (8) Read
A lull in the action here.
Chai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Read.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai working for a choke but Read is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
After winning the bout, Rodrizinho Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mondragon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (0) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Hunt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Mondragon is not content to let Hunt control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from Mondragon but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (0) vs (6) Hunt#T1#
Mondragon regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mondragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon managing to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Mondragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Helsinki Private Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt postures up.
#T3#
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Mondragon seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Mondragon pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Mondragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mondragon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Hunt prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (9) Hunt
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T8#
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt is controlling the pace.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9##SUB2#
Mondragon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Mondragon trying to control but Hunt postures up.
#T10##SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for submissions but instead, Mondragon has regained full guard.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.#T11#
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (12) Hunt
Mondragon is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it. #T12#
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mondragon's legs.
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.
Mondragon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mondragon wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
#T13#
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
Mondragon trying to control here.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 12 to 0.
A very excited looking Paul Hunt 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Simone has managed to clinch.
Simone tries to pull guard but Arias won't allow it.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Arias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simone jumps guard but Arias stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Simone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simone is defending well.#TD#
Simone gets control of Arias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Simone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Arias won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
My spies in Broken Dragon Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Arias#T1#
Simone stays in close to Arias's body and controls the position.
Simone wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #T2#
Simone stays in close to Arias's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arias holds on and takes a little breather.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simone passes into half guard.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Arias defends it.
Simone not doing much here.
Simone is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it. #T3#
Simone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Arias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simone is fighting to break Arias's control of his arms but Arias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simone wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #T4#
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (5) vs (0) Arias
Arias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simone controlling the action here.
Simone continues to stall.#SUB#
Simone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arias sees it coming and defends easily.
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Simone is stalling in the full guard.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Simone preventing the sweep.
Arias being controlled here, momentarily.
Arias keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Arias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simone defends well.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (8) vs (0) Arias#T7#
Arias tries to buck Simone off but Simone is having none of it.
Simone wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Simone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arias's legs.
Arias tries to buck Simone off but Simone is having none of it.
Simone trying to control the position but Arias is working away.
Arias prevents Simone from improving position. #T8#
Simone controls the position.
Simone'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.
Arias is looking for a sweep.
Simone looking to control but instead Arias has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simone pushing down on Arias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simone trying to control the pace.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Arias is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Simone is staying active.
Simone wants to take a breather but Arias is having none of it.
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Arias! Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (11) vs (0) Arias
Arias 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: Simone (14) vs (0) Arias
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.
Arias wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Simone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simone tries to keep control of the position but Arias is staying busy.
Simone controls the action.
Simone doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (14) vs (2) Arias
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully. #T11#
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone pulls Arias in close to prevent any damage.
Simone 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.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone 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.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Arias won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Arias wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone has Arias pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Arias wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #SUB#
Simone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arias preventing the sweep. #T14#
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (16) vs (2) Arias
Arias controlling the position.#SUB2#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (19) vs (2) Arias
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simone's best efforts.
Simone is taking a breather. Arias 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!
Simone takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
A very excited looking Joey Simone 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 26 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vicini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jello as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Vicini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Vicini
Jello keeping control of the position.
Vicini prevents Jello from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jello keeps working.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Jello has his hands clasped together around Vicini's back. He's all about the action.
Jello is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it.
Vicini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg. #T2#
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vicini is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jello wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Jello is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Jello trying to control but Vicini postures up.
Vicini prevents Jello from improving his position.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Jello is working away.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Jello trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
Jello is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello is pressing down on Vicini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Vicini
Jello struggling a bit here.#T5#
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini slows the pace down.
Vicini trying to control the position but Jello is working away.
Jello is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Jello is trying to control Vicini's posture but Vicini avoids it.
Jello holds on to Vicini's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Vicini advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (7) Vicini
Jello tries to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Jello tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Jello bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (7) Vicini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello stands and throws Vicini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (7) Vicini
Vicini is trying to work for a sweep but Jello has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (7) Vicini
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Vicini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (7) Vicini
Jello keeps control of the position as Vicini tries to break free.
Jello wants to control the position but Vicini frees himself and scrambles - Jello manages to regain control in side control.
#T8#
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard.
Jello trying to control the position but Vicini is working away.
Vicini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vicini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vicini.#SUB#
Jello drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vicini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vicini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vicini! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (10) vs (11) Vicini
Jello is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jello keeps working.
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Vicini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jello's legs.
Jello holding on.
Vicini works to advance to full mount. Jello defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (10) vs (13) Vicini#T10#
Jello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicini wants to take Jello's back here but Jello is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jello is looking to get to half guard.
Vicini controlling from the full mount.
Vicini fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Jello sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Jello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jello.#SUB#
Jello is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Vicini postures up.
Jello is adopting a defensive guard.
Vicini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving. #T13#
Jello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (12) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Jello looking to sit in guard and control but Vicini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (12) vs (15) Vicini
Jello 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.
Vicini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (12) vs (18) Vicini#T14#
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jello gets back to half guard.
Jello gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is pulling down on Vicini's head. It's preventing any offense from Vicini, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 18 to 12. Dido Vicini retains his light heavyweight title!
Dido Vicini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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