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CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll PBP Commentary |
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yancy Makaki Iii! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 11 losses; Conor OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Makaki Iii clinches with his opponent.
OMalley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makaki Iii prevents it.
Makaki Iii looking for a takedown.
Makaki Iii 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.#TD2#
OMalley decides to pull guard.
OMalley has Makaki Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that OMalley 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.
OMalley looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
OMalley trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
OMalley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OMalley trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
OMalley keeping full guard, as Makaki Iii tries to pass.
OMalley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OMalley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OMalley pulls Makaki Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Makaki Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.
OMalley is continuing to stall.#T3#
Makaki Iii stays in close to OMalley's body and controls the position.
OMalley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OMalley wants to control the position but Makaki Iii says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
OMalley is trying to get back to full guard.
OMalley controlling the position well.
OMalley tries to roll over but Makaki Iii keeps him under control.
OMalley is looking to get back to full guard here but Makaki Iii has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Makaki Iii (3) vs (0) OMalley
OMalley is looking for a sweep.#T5#
OMalley manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. OMalley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makaki Iii won't allow OMalley to sweep him here.
OMalley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
OMalley trying to control the position.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
OMalley working a defensive guard here.
OMalley trying to control the position here. #T7#
OMalley wants to sweep here but Makaki Iii controlling him for the moment.
OMalley working a defensive guard but Makaki Iii manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makaki Iii (6) vs (0) OMalley
Makaki Iii is staying tight to OMalley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on OMalley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
OMalley tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on OMalley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OMalley is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Makaki Iii is staying active.
OMalley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OMalley seems a little lost for a moment, as Makaki Iii dominates the positioning.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position but OMalley is working away. #T9#
OMalley is trying to improve his position.
OMalley can't do much from the bottom here.
OMalley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makaki Iii off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makaki Iii (6) vs (4) OMalley
Makaki Iii is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
OMalley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
OMalley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
OMalley looking for the choke but no joy. #T10#
Makaki Iii wants to control his opponent's hands but OMalley gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Makaki Iii is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if OMalley gets his way!
#SUB2#
OMalley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
OMalley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Makaki Iii is defending well though. OMalley let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - OMalley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T11#
Makaki Iii is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
OMalley has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Makaki Iii has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Makaki Iii is having to fend off submission attempts from OMalley, who is looking to sink in the choke. OMalley doesn't have the hooks in though and Makaki Iii manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makaki Iii (8) vs (4) OMalley
OMalley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makaki Iii's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makaki Iii (8) vs (6) OMalley#T12#
OMalley pushes down on Makaki Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makaki Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OMalley trying to mount his opponent but Makaki Iii defends it. #SUB2#
OMalley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makaki Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OMalley. #T13##SUB2#
OMalley 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.
Makaki Iii is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
OMalley is looking to take a break and control but Makaki Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
OMalley is working for a kimura but Makaki Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura here.
Makaki Iii is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makaki Iii takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Yancy Makaki Iii looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks You Fans, Im Gonna Retire'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lima instigates a clinch.
Fortier 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.#TD#
Fortier has clasped his hands together around Lima's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fortier (4) vs (0) Lima#SUB#
Fortier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima tries to control but Fortier manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fortier (7) vs (0) Lima#SUB#
Fortier looking for the choke but no joy.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Fortier. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fortier's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (7) vs (2) Lima#SUB#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Fortier's legs - danger averted.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortier is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lima lying in Fortier's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Fortier decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lima taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Fortier!
During a confident post fight interview, Hercules Fortier 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grappler is defended easily by Germano.
Germano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grappler sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Germano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Germano pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grappler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grappler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler controlling from the top position.
Germano wants to sweep here but Grappler controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Germano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grappler defends it easily.#SUB#
Germano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Germano is looking for a triangle but Grappler pushes his legs off easily.
Grappler tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Grappler stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler stays in close to Germano's body and controls the position.
Germano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet.
Germano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grappler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grappler controlling the pace.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
Grappler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Germano tries to roll over but Grappler keeps him under control.#T3#
Germano is trying to maintain the position but Grappler is very close to passing his half guard.
Grappler not doing much here.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
Germano wants to control but Grappler passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (0) vs (3) Grappler#T4#
You can see the frustration on Germano's face as Grappler controls the position.
Let's hope that Grappler 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.
Germano is looking to regain half guard here but Grappler keeps moving and retains side control.
Germano can't do much from the bottom here.
Germano tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Germano can't do much from the bottom here.
Germano is looking for a sweep.
Germano trying to remain calm as Grappler controls from the top position.
Germano tries to bench press Grappler off him but Grappler keeps the position.
Grappler just content to control the position.
Germano tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Germano is trying to control Grappler's posture but Grappler avoids it.
Germano tries to buck Grappler off but Grappler is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Germano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Germano tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Grappler taking a breather here.
Germano struggling a bit here.
Grappler controlling from side mount. #T8#
It looks like Grappler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Germano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Germano is looking to regain half guard here but Grappler keeps moving and retains side control.
Grappler is staying tight to Germano's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T9#
Germano is looking to reverse the position.
Germano is working hard here to advance position.
Grappler takes a little break here. Germano wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Germano tries to improve position but can't.
Germano manages to get back to half guard.#T10#
Grappler prevents Germano from improving his position.
Grappler passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (0) vs (6) Grappler
Germano wants to control but Grappler is having none of it.
Grappler controlling the pace for now.
Germano wants to hold on but Grappler pushes him away.#T11#
Grappler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Germano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grappler in particular looking to stall.
Germano trying to control from the bottom.
Germano tries to get to full guard but Grappler has control of the leg. #T12#
Grappler controlling the action here.
Germano is trying to maintain the position but Grappler is very close to passing his half guard.
Grappler works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (0) vs (9) Grappler#T13#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Germano is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Germano is being controlled here.
Germano tries to bench press Grappler off him but Grappler keeps the position.
Grappler taking a breather here.
Germano tries to bench press Grappler off him but Grappler keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler controls the position.
Germano tries to bench press Grappler off him but Grappler keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappler wins on points by 9 to 0.
Steel Grappler 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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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 8 wins and 5 losses; Guillo Perez ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Dalton with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Dalton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perez (0) vs (2) Dalton
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Perez tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Perez is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
Dalton works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (0) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Perez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Dalton controlling from mount.
Dalton wants to control the pace but Perez is squirming around nicely.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dalton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Perez is looking to improve his position but Dalton isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton wants to take Perez 's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Perez wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton controlling his opponent. #T3#
Perez wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but Perez doesn't allow it.
Dalton prevents Perez from getting the reversal.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton trying to control but Perez is having none of it. #T4#
Perez tries to reverse the position but Dalton maintains control.
Dalton fails to take his opponent's back.
Dalton forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Perez (0) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton controls the action.
Perez trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.#T5#
Perez tries to escape the position.
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Perez buck him off.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Dalton not allowing Perez to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton has good solid back control here.
Dalton tries to get the hooks in deep but Perez pushed the leg off.
What can Perez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Perez can't escape the position.
#T7#
Dalton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Perez trying to control but not successfully.
Perez tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Perez right now.
It looks like Dalton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Perez just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Perez trying to control the position but Dalton manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
Dalton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Perez .
Let's hope that Dalton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
More stalling from Dalton.#T9#
Perez is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Dalton gets his hands free as Perez looks to control.
Dalton controlling from the back.
Dalton is hanging on to Perez 's back as he tries to escape.
Dalton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Perez .#T10#
Dalton is hanging on to Perez 's back as he tries to escape.
Dalton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Perez .
Yet more stalling tactics from Dalton.
Perez tries to roll but Dalton sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Perez right now.
Dalton not allowing Perez to control his hands.
Perez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11#
Perez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dalton tries to keep control of the position but Perez is staying busy.
Perez trying to control the position but Dalton manages to sink in the hooks.
Perez tries to escape the position.
Dalton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Perez .
Dalton is continuing to stall.
Dalton wants to control but Perez is keeping busy.#T12#
Perez tries to escape but Dalton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dalton doesn't have the hooks in and Perez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (8) Dalton
Perez is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalton 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: Perez (2) vs (10) Dalton
Dalton prevents Perez from improving his position.#SUB#
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
Dalton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Perez ! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (2) vs (13) Dalton
Dalton fails to take his opponent's back.
Perez is squirming around, avoiding Dalton's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton fails to advance to Perez 's back.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton wants to take Perez 's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton controlling from mount. #T14#
Perez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perez regains half guard.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Perez is defending the position.
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Perez is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Perez is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 13 to 2.
Pacer Dalton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Devlin Draco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bright clinches.
Bright looking for a takedown.
Draco stops a takedown attempt from Bright.
Bright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Draco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Devlin Draco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bright.#CL2#
Bright moves into the clinch.
Draco goes for a takedown attempt but Bright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bright leaves Draco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draco slaps away a takedown attempt from Bright, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Bright with a poor takedown #CL#
and Draco moves into the clinch.
Draco is pressed up against the cage. Bright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Draco down to the mat. Draco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Bright closes the distance and pushes Draco back into the cage.
Draco is pressed up against the cage. Bright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Draco down to the mat. Draco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Draco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bright tries to avoid it but Draco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bright to the ground. Bright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bright is defended easily by Draco.
Draco is looking to counter the offense by Bright and move into the clinch.
Bright fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Draco. No joy for Bright on that attempt.
Draco shoots in and drives through. Bright sprawls well.
Bright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Draco as he jumps to the side.
Draco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bright. #TD2#
Bright dives in and scores a takedown into Draco's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Draco (0) vs (2) Bright
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bright wants to pass the guard but Draco is keeping the position.
Draco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Draco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bright is one step ahead there.
Draco is trying to keep Bright in close.
Bright advances to half guard.
Draco wants to get back to full guard.
Bright wants to control but Draco is keeping him busy.
Draco won't allow Bright to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB2#
Bright is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Draco moves into full guard.
Bright won't allow Draco to sweep him here.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Draco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Draco has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (2) vs (2) Bright#T5#
Bright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Draco controls the pace.
Draco slips nicely into half guard.
Draco sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Draco'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.
Further stalling from Draco.#T7#
Draco is just content to waste time from the top position. Bright takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Draco sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bright keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB2#
Bright working for a triangle but Draco defends it easily.
Bright 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.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Bright has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Draco passes Bright's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Draco trying to control the pace.
Bright moves into full guard.
Draco controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Draco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10##SUB2#
Bright looking for a guillotine here but Draco defends easily.
Draco 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.
Bright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (2) vs (4) Bright#T11#
Draco trying to control the position.
Draco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Draco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draco working a defensive guard here.
Bright looking to pass the guard.
Bright wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draco controls Bright momentarily but Bright frees himself. #T12#
Draco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bright is one step ahead there.
Bright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Draco keeping full guard, as Bright tries to pass.
Bright advances to half guard.
Draco is pressing down on Bright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Draco can't keep his opponent in guard - Bright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Draco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright.
Bright moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (2) vs (7) Bright#T13#
Draco wants to control but Bright postures up.
Draco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bright is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Bright is trying to get an arm triangle but Draco is defending well.
Draco is looking for a sweep.
Draco manages to get back to half guard.
Bright trying to control the action but Draco is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB2#
Bright is looking for a kimura but Draco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bright to get the leverage.
Draco trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Bright seems to be working for a kimura but Draco defends the submission attempt.
Draco is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bright wants to take a breather but Draco is having none of it.
Draco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Draco pulls Bright in close to prevent any damage.
Draco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bright postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bright wins on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Bill Bright 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 11 wins and 8 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nickal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Esteves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nickal is in Esteves's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Nickal
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Esteves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Esteves wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nickal is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esteves avoid being mounted?#T1#
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Nickal is pressing down on Esteves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esteves is holding on for now. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Esteves keeping hold of Nickal's head, controlling as best he can.
Nickal controlling the pace.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Esteves defending well.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Esteves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Esteves wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Esteves won't allow it.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Esteves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Esteves manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Nickal sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Esteves looking for subs off his back but Nickal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Esteves wants to sweep but Nickal has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (5) Nickal
Esteves is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Esteves tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nickal presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (0) vs (7) Nickal
Esteves can't escape the position.
#T6#
Esteves is trying to reverse the position but instead Nickal has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (0) vs (10) Nickal
Nickal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Esteves.
Esteves tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal has good solid back control here.
Esteves is trying to break free.
#T7#
Nickal biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Esteves right now.
Nickal controls the position.
Nickal avoiding Esteves 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
Nickal trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Esteves doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Esteves right now.
Nickal controlling from the back.
Esteves tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Nickal is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Esteves is defending well though. Nickal let's go of the attempt for now.
Esteves is in bad spot here.
Nickal controlling the position well here. Esteves rolled but Nickal kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Esteves is trying to break free.
What can Esteves do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Esteves tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Esteves needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Esteves tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nickal doesn't have the hooks in and Esteves manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (10) Nickal#T10#
Nickal can't keep his opponent in guard - Esteves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Esteves wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Nickal is looking to control Esteves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Esteves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Esteves's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Esteves (2) vs (14) Nickal
Esteves trying to control but not successfully.
Esteves wants to escape the position.
Nickal controlling from the back.#T11#
Nickal is hanging on to Esteves's back as he tries to escape.
Nickal trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Esteves doesn't escape.
Esteves manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nickal's guard. Nice work there by Esteves.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (4) vs (14) Nickal
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Esteves trying to move into half guard but instead Nickal has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (4) vs (16) Nickal
Nickal won't allow Esteves to sweep him here.
Nickal is stalling in the full guard.
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12##SUB#
Esteves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nickal has picked Esteves up and slammed him! Esteves can't keep hold of the triangle and Nickal manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (4) vs (19) Nickal
Esteves gets back to half guard.
Nickal not doing much here.
Nickal works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (4) vs (22) Nickal
Nickal wants to control the pace but Esteves is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Esteves looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (4) vs (25) Nickal
Esteves tries to roll but Nickal sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nickal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Nickal working for a choke but Esteves is defending well.
Nickal is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Esteves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nickal 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.
Esteves rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
Esteves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nickal 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 25 to 4.
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mondragon tries to clinch up.
We've been hearing reports that Arias has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Arias clinches.
Mondragon tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Arias pulls guard.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Arias wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Arias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias looking to control but Mondragon passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mondragon 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.
Arias trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon is trying to control. Arias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon 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.
Arias is pressing down on Mondragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2##SUB#
Arias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arias wants to hit a sweep here but Mondragon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Arias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (3) Mondragon
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Arias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Arias has given up his back. Will we see Mondragon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to keep control of the position but Arias is staying busy.#T4#
Arias tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
Arias trying to control the action but Mondragon just sinks the hooks in.
Arias is keeping busy.
Mondragon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Mondragon has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Arias is defending well but eventually Mondragon manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Arias has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Dada Segbo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Petersen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Segbo (0) vs (2) Petersen
Segbo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen postures up.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Segbo (0) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Segbo keeps working. #SUB2#
Petersen swings around for an armbar but Segbo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Segbo (2) vs (5) Petersen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segbo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Segbo preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Petersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Segbo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Segbo preventing the sweep.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen is pulling down on Segbo's head. It's preventing any offense from Segbo, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Segbo (2) vs (7) Petersen
Petersen trying to control but Segbo is working from the bottom.
Segbo looking to control.
Petersen stays in close to Segbo's body and controls the position. #T2#
Segbo looking to control.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Segbo (2) vs (10) Petersen
Segbo is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Segbo can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.#T3##SUB2#
Petersen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Segbo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Petersen but great work by Segbo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Segbo (6) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen is holding Segbo down, trying to stall.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Segbo wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Segbo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petersen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Petersen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Segbo's best efforts.
Segbo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen wants to control but Segbo is keeping busy.
Segbo prevents Petersen from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB#
Segbo wants to work for an arm triangle but Petersen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Segbo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Segbo is pressing down on Petersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petersen is holding on for now.
Petersen gets full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Segbo defends well.
Segbo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Segbo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Segbo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen moves into full guard.
Segbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Segbo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Petersen has Segbo pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Petersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Segbo is aware though and is defending well.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Segbo trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Petersen seems keen to control Segbo's posture.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segbo is one step ahead there.
Segbo wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Segbo stands and throws Petersen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Segbo (9) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Segbo controlling from side mount.
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Petersen sneaks back into half guard.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Petersen trying to control but Segbo postures up.
Segbo wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen is staying active underneath Segbo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Segbo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Segbo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Segbo (12) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen 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: Segbo (12) vs (12) Petersen#SUB#
Segbo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Segbo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Petersen trying to control but Segbo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Segbo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Segbo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Segbo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Segbo.
Segbo trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Segbo is keeping the position.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Segbo's guard.
Segbo won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Segbo trying to control from the bottom.
Segbo is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Segbo is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Segbo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Petersen is stalling here. Segbo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Petersen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Segbo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Segbo (16) vs (12) Petersen
Segbo tries to advance to mount but Petersen denies him.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen regains half guard.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Segbo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Segbo slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Segbo takes the fight on points by 16 to 12.
Dada Segbo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Co-main event
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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 10 wins and 5 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Priest. #CL2#
Saric tries to keep at a distance but Priest has taken the fight into the clinch.
Priest goes for a takedown attempt but Saric pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Priest gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Priest is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valentin Saric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
Priest has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saric avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saric is trying to pull guard but Priest has him pressed against the cage.
Priest can't get the takedown.
Saric is trying to pull guard but Priest has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Saric jumps into guard, dragging Priest to the mat.
Saric looking for a sweep. Not yet Saric, not yet.
Saric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Priest engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Saric looking for a guillotine here but Priest defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Priest trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Priest content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Saric controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
Priest looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Saric is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Priest is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Saric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Priest wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (0) Priest
Priest 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.#T4#
Priest is pulling down on Saric's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a triangle here but Saric uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (5) vs (0) Priest#SUB#
Saric working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Saric looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saric wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5##SUB#
Saric is trying to get an arm triangle but Priest is defending well.
Priest is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saric off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saric (5) vs (4) Priest
Saric tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
Saric is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest 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.
#SUB2#
Priest working for the choke.
Priest trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Priest is trying to stick to Saric's back but Saric is turning into Priest. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Priest's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saric. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (7) vs (4) Priest#T6#
Saric slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric pushing down on Priest's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Priest keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Saric controlling the action here.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Saric is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Saric is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Priest sees it coming and defends easily.#T8#
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saric pulls his head out easily.
Priest tries to roll over but Saric keeps him under control.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Saric 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 moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric is fighting to break Priest's control of his arms but Priest is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a triangle but Saric pushes his legs off easily.
Saric controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saric passes Priest's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Priest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saric's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saric's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saric (7) vs (8) Priest
You can see the frustration on Saric's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10##SUB2#
Priest is persistently looking for the submission but Saric is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Saric's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Priest is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Priest is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Saric defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Saric looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T11#
Saric is trying to break free.
Saric trying to control the action but Priest just sinks the hooks in.
Priest trying to control.
Saric is in bad spot here.
Saric just trying to survive but Priest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Saric breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (9) vs (8) Priest
Saric wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Priest is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (9) vs (10) Priest#SUB#
Saric has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12##SUB#
Saric is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest 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.
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Saric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Priest wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving. #SUB#
Saric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Saric has his foot on Priest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priest works his way back into a safe position though.
Priest trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saric throws his legs up looking for a submission but Priest uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (9) vs (13) Priest#T14#
Saric is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Priest seems content to control.#SUB2#
Priest is trying for a kimura here. Saric looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Priest wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 29 wins and 13 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 8 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Declan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Declan (4) vs (0) MacGowan
Declan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacGowan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
MacGowan is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacGowan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Declan has knee on belly momentarily but MacGowan bucks him off and regains half guard.
Declan wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan controlling the action here. #T2#
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Declan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Declan wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
Declan tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Declan is looking for a kimura but MacGowan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Declan to get the leverage.
Declan trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
#T5#
Declan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Declan wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well. #T6#
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
Declan wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Declan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Declan is really struggling to control MacGowan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Declan seems to be looking for submissions.
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Declan wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Declan is trying to work for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
Declan controlling the pace.
Declan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (7) vs (0) MacGowan
Declan controlling the position easily from mount.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T8#
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to control the position but Declan now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (10) vs (0) MacGowan
Declan biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Declan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. MacGowan escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (2) MacGowan
Declan tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #T9#
Declan is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan not doing much here.
Declan wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Declan is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan stalling.
Declan is positioning himself well to prevent MacGowan advancing to mount.
Declan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Declan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Declan is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
#T11#
Declan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacGowan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.
Declan wants to sweep but MacGowan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (5) MacGowan
Declan is looking for a sweep.
Declan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - MacGowan easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (10) vs (7) MacGowan
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Declan tries to hold on but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan controlling from the full mount.
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Declan tries to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
MacGowan wants to control the pace but Declan is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Declan is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Declan is looking to escape.
Declan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Declan (10) vs (10) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Declan's body.
Declan's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling MacGowan's hands.#T14#
I really don't envy Declan right now.
MacGowan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Declan doesn't escape.
MacGowan avoiding Declan 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Declan doesn't escape.
Declan wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Declan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Declan takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A relieved looking Aedan Declan 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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