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CWC 280 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cruz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Tidd
Tidd is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cruz jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (0) Tidd
Tidd is looking for a sweep.
Cruz wants to control but Tidd is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura but Tidd is defending well.
Tidd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but Tidd denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz working away.
Cruz 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.#T1#
Cruz taking a breather here.
Tidd is looking for a sweep.
Tidd is being controlled here. #SUB#
Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Tidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Tidd is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Cruz is working to tighten his grip on Tidd's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tidd has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cruz is really squeezing tight and eventually Tidd passes out! Cruz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darian Cruz!
A victorious Darian Cruz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gatsby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flenderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Gatsby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gatsby. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Gatsby
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Flenderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Flenderson trying to control the position.
Gatsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
Gatsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatsby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Gatsby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flenderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gatsby has Flenderson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (2) Gatsby
Gatsby 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.#SUB2#
Gatsby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flenderson defends it easily.
Gatsby looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatsby, not yet.
Flenderson controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Gatsby has an active guard here but Flenderson has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Gatsby trying to control here.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Flenderson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.
Flenderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Gatsby trying to control but Flenderson postures up.
#T4#
Gatsby is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gatsby trying to control from the bottom.
Gatsby wants to improve his position but Flenderson is controlling well.
Flenderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Gatsby is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.
Flenderson wants to free his trapped foot but Gatsby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gatsby wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Gatsby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gatsby tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gatsby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flenderson passes into half guard. #T7#
Gatsby wants to improve his position but Flenderson is controlling well.
Flenderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gatsby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gatsby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gatsby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flenderson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gatsby looking to control.
#T8##SUB2#
Gatsby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flenderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flenderson passes into half guard.
Flenderson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (5) vs (2) Gatsby
Flenderson content just to control the position here.
Flenderson tries to control but Gatsby wriggling away. #T9#
Flenderson wants to take his opponent's back but Gatsby doesn't allow it.
Flenderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Gatsby tries to hold on but Flenderson postures up.
Flenderson is looking to work his way around to Gatsby's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Gatsby sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gatsby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flenderson is working away from the top position though.
Flenderson is trying to control. Gatsby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gatsby wants to control but Flenderson is keeping busy.
Flenderson prevents Gatsby from improving his position.
Gatsby wants to control the action here but instead Flenderson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (8) vs (2) Gatsby#T11#
Flenderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gatsby tries to hold on but Flenderson pushes him away.
Flenderson controlling from mount.
Gatsby wants to control but Flenderson is having none of it.
Flenderson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gatsby is holding on tight.
Gatsby working to try and regain half guard.
Gatsby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Flenderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Flenderson prevents Gatsby from getting the reversal.
Flenderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gatsby is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Flenderson has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (11) vs (2) Gatsby
Flenderson keeps control of the position as Gatsby tries to break free.
#T13#
Flenderson gets his hands free as Gatsby looks to control.
Flenderson keeps control of the position easily here as Gatsby tries to buck him off.
Gatsby trying to control the hands but Flenderson breaks the grip.
Flenderson controlling well, preventing Gatsby from escaping the position.
Flenderson controls the position.#T14#
Gatsby is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Flenderson controlling the position well here. Gatsby rolled but Flenderson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gatsby looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Gatsby right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; JW Camp! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Addams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camp (0) vs (4) Addams
Camp is looking to regain half guard here but Addams keeps moving and retains side control.
Addams working away.
Addams has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camp (0) vs (6) Addams
Addams controlling from mount.
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camp 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.
Addams is pressing down on Camp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camp is holding on for now.
Camp wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Addams controlling the action here.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camp keeps working.
Camp manages to get to full guard.
Camp is pulling down on Addams's head to control his posture.
Camp looking for a sweep. Not yet Camp, not yet.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Camp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Addams 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.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Addams 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.
Addams slips nicely into half guard.
Addams works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camp (0) vs (9) Addams#T3#
Camp regains half guard.
Addams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Camp (0) vs (12) Addams
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Addams pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Camp is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Camp tries to hold on but Addams pushes him away.
Camp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Addams content just to control the position here. #T4##SUB2#
Addams working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Camp tries to lock up and control but Addams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camp is trying to escape the mount.
Addams trying to control but Camp is having none of it.
Camp is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams controlling his opponent.
Camp working to try and regain half guard.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams wants to take Camp's back but he can't do it this time. #T5#
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Camp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Addams takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Camp (0) vs (15) Addams
Addams keeps control of the position as Camp tries to break free.
#T6#
Camp tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Camp manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camp is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camp is not content to let Addams control the position.
Addams controlling the pace.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Camp is defending well.
Addams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Camp is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Proving Grounds, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Camp is defending the position. #T7#
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camp trying to control from the bottom.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camp keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Addams is looking for a kimura here.
Camp is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Camp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Addams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Addams wants to control from the top but Camp keeps moving. #T8#
Camp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Camp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Addams wants to control from the top but Camp keeps moving.
Addams forces his way into half guard.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camp gets full guard.#SUB#
Camp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T9#
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Camp can't keep his opponent in guard - Addams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Addams passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camp (0) vs (18) Addams
Camp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Camp is working hard here to advance position.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Camp tries to lock up and control but Addams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Camp is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams wants to take his opponent's back but Camp doesn't allow it.
Addams tries to control but Camp wriggling away.
Camp wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams controlling from mount.
Camp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Camp is trying desperately to improve position.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Camp gets back to half guard.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Camp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Addams is pressing down on Camp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camp is holding on for now. #T12#
Camp trying to control from the bottom.
Addams is pressing down on Camp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camp is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Addams is looking for a kimura here.
Camp is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams trying to control the pace.
Camp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Addams pushing down on Camp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Addams not doing much here.
Camp tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but Camp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camp moves into full guard.
#T14#
Camp wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Addams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camp is keeping the position for now.
Camp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Addams 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Camp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams wins on points by 18 to 0.
A victorious Lurch Addams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Jarkko Kilpi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blood shoots for a takedown but Kilpi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kilpi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blood shoots in for a takedown but Kilpi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilpi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blood somewhat.
Jarkko Kilpi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Blood.
Blood shoots for a takedown but Kilpi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blood closes the distance and clinches up with Kilpi, looking for a takedown. Blood pushes Kilpi against the cage but Kilpi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Blood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kilpi (0) vs (4) Blood
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood controls the position.
Kilpi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kilpi! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (0) vs (7) Blood
Blood controlling from mount. #T1#
Blood looking to control but Kilpi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blood controlling from mount.
Kilpi is looking to improve his position but Blood isn't that keen on the idea.
Blood content just to control the position here. #T2#
Blood wants to control the pace but Kilpi is squirming around nicely.
My spies in Broken Dragon Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Blood has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kilpi tries to hold on but Blood pushes him away.
Kilpi working to try and regain half guard.
Blood tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Kilpi tries to reverse the position but Blood maintains control.
Blood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kilpi wants to control but Blood is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Kilpi'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.#T3#
Blood controlling from the full mount.
Kilpi tries to reverse the position but Blood maintains control.
Blood looking to control but Kilpi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blood looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Kilpi is trying desperately to improve position.
Blood controlling the position easily from mount.
Blood is looking to work his way around to Kilpi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Blood controlling from mount.
Kilpi holds on to Blood around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T5#
Kilpi can't escape the position.
Blood manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kilpi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kilpi (0) vs (10) Blood
Kilpi rolls, trying to escape but Blood keeps control of the position.
Will Blood go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kilpi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Blood 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.
Kilpi tries to escape but Blood has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Blood is riding his opponent, not letting Kilpi buck him off.
Blood wants to control but Kilpi manages to buck him off and is now in Blood's guard! Nice work there by Kilpi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (10) Blood
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilpi preventing the sweep.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Blood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving. #T7#
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilpi preventing the sweep.
Blood working a defensive guard here.
Kilpi being controlled here momentarily.
Kilpi looking to sit in guard and control but Blood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (12) Blood#T8#
Blood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blood trying to control but Kilpi is working from the bottom.
Blood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kilpi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blood passes into half guard. #T9#
Blood sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Kilpi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily.
Kilpi is refusing to be controlled, as Blood sits in half guard.
Blood is looking to pass Kilpi's guard but actually Kilpi recovers to full guard.
Blood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Blood won't allow Kilpi to sweep him here.
Blood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blood forces his way into half guard.
Blood controlling the action here.
Kilpi is not content to let Blood control the position.
Kilpi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11##SUB2#
Blood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kilpi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Blood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kilpi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kilpi moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Kilpi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blood tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard. #T12#
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Kilpi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blood is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kilpi has an active guard here but Blood has managed to pass into half guard.
Blood controlling the action here.#T13#
Blood wants to take a breather but Kilpi is having none of it.
Kilpi wants to control the action here but instead Blood manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kilpi (2) vs (15) Blood
Blood tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Blood controlling his opponent.
Blood tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away. #T14#
Kilpi 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: Kilpi (4) vs (15) Blood
Kilpi trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Kilpi advances to half guard. #SUB#
Kilpi wants to work for an arm triangle but Blood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blood keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blood wins on points by 15 to 4.
A very excited looking Jack Blood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cubbedge rushes Ortega and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Cubbedge turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (0) Ortega
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
Ortega is being controlled here.
Ortega is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cubbedge off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Ortega
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Ortega just sinks the hooks in.
Cubbedge prevents Ortega from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Ortega working for a choke but Cubbedge is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ortega looking for the choke from the back. #T1##SUB2#
Ortega is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cubbedge wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Ortega working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Cubbedge defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ortega's arms. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for the choke from the back.
Cubbedge 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.#T2#
Cubbedge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge wants to control his opponent's hands but Ortega gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Cubbedge fending off the submission attempt from Ortega. #SUB2#
Ortega has got his arm under Cubbedge 's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Cubbedge has spun round into Ortega's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (4) Ortega
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ortega working for a triangle but Cubbedge defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Ortega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cubbedge is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ortega pushes a forearm under Cubbedge 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cubbedge is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Ortega!
Brian Ortega 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 18 wins and 11 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bennett wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Tormenta gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bennett regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tormenta (2) vs (0) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tormenta throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bennett's body to avoid the submission. Bennett has instead reached around Tormenta's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bennett arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tori darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Tori#SUB#
Archer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tori is looking to pass Archer's guard but actually Archer recovers to full guard.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Tori controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Archer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Tori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Tori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tori knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Archer trying to advance position but Tori counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer is looking to pass into half guard but Tori pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tori is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (4) Tori
Tori tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Tori stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Tori stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Archer wants to control the position but Tori says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Archer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (4) Tori
Tori is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer is looking to pass into half guard but Tori pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tori is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (6) Tori
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Tori slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (9) Tori
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Tori taking a breather here. #T4#
Archer gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer is pressing down on Tori's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tori trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there. #T5#
Tori passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (12) Tori#SUB2#
Tori looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tori's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Archer tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tori's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tori's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (8) vs (12) Tori#T6##SUB#
Archer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Tori defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Archer's arms. #SUB#
Archer looking for the choke but no joy.
Tori tries to break free.
#SUB#
Tori defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Archer's arms. #T7##SUB#
Archer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tori is defending well though. Archer let's go of the attempt for now.
Tori prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Archer 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, Tori has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tori rolls, trying to escape but Archer keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Archer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8##SUB#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tori knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tori for a finish.
Tori tries to roll but Archer sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Archer is looking for the choke from the back position but Tori is controlling his hands well.
Archer not allowing Tori to control his hands. #SUB#
Archer tightening his grip on Tori, looking for the choke.
Archer not allowing Tori to control his hands. #T9##SUB#
Archer working for a choke but Tori is defending well.
Tori rolls, trying to escape but Archer keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Archer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Archer looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Archer tightening his grip on Tori, looking for the choke. #T10##SUB#
Archer is looking for the choke from the back position but Tori is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Archer working for the choke. #SUB#
Archer working for a choke but Tori is defending well. #SUB#
Archer working for the choke. #T11##SUB#
Archer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Archer goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Tori escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (14) Tori
Archer trying to control here.
Tori is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Archer with the active half guard here but Tori passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (17) Tori#T12#
Archer tries to improve position but can't.
Tori takes a little break here. Archer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
It looks like Tori 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.
Tori is continuing to stall.
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Tori advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (8) vs (19) Tori
Archer is trying to reverse the position but instead Tori has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (22) Tori
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Tori has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T13#
Archer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tori.
#SUB2#
Archer showing good submission defense here.
Tori trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tori has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Tori go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Archer breaks Tori's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (10) vs (22) Tori
Tori is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Archer preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Archer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tori looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tori looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tori! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (10) vs (26) Tori
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tori wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori controls the position from side control.
The adventures of Tori the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 26 to 10.
After the fight, Rap Tori was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Martez Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lopez (0) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lopez is trying to keep Jackson in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Lopez'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#
Lopez 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.
Lopez is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lopez is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
It looks like Jackson 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.
Lopez trying to control but Jackson postures up.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Lopez controlling the position well. #T6#
Jackson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (0) vs (5) Jackson
Jackson controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopez, who protects the arm well. #T7#
Lopez is trying to improve his position.
Lopez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lopez (0) vs (7) Jackson
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Jackson trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Lopez is having none of it. #T9#
Jackson controlling from mount.
Lopez is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lopez is looking to escape. #T10#
Jackson controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Lopez tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson trying to control but Lopez is having none of it. #T12#
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lopez is trying desperately to improve position.
Lopez regains half guard.#T13#
Lopez trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson controlling the pace. #T14#
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
Jackson not doing much here.
Lopez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 7 to 0.
A relieved looking Tyrano Jackson 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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Co-main event
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolivar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hirsch but Hirsch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown but Bolivar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Hirsch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (0) Bolivar
Bolivar is looking for a sweep.
Bolivar struggling a bit here.
Bolivar tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Bolivar can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Bolivar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bolivar reverses the position - he's now on top in Hirsch's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hirsch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hirsch'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.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hirsch looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirsch, not yet.
Bolivar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bolivar postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirsch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (6) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolivar, not yet.
Hirsch controlling from the top position. #T4#
Bolivar controls Hirsch momentarily but Hirsch frees himself.
Bolivar pulls Hirsch in to control the position.
Bolivar is continuing to stall.
Bolivar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolivar, not yet.
Bolivar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard. #T5#
Bolivar is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
#SUB2#
Bolivar looking for a guillotine here but Hirsch defends easily.
Bolivar wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
Bolivar keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hirsch trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bolivar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there.
Bolivar pulls Hirsch in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Bolivar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolivar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolivar, not yet.
Bolivar working a defensive guard here.
Bolivar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Hirsch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolivar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
Hirsch controlling from the top position.
Bolivar wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolivar has Hirsch pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Hirsch preventing the sweep.
Hirsch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bolivar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch forces his way into half guard.
Hirsch trying to control from half guard but Bolivar is working away.
Bolivar wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Hirsch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bolivar is controlling Hirsch's trapped leg to prevent Hirsch from advancing to side control.
Hirsch trying to control the pace.
Bolivar wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Bolivar trying to get back to full guard but Hirsch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (2) Bolivar#T11#
Bolivar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hirsch is looking to work his way around to Bolivar's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bolivar tries to control Hirsch's body but Hirsch pushes him off. Bolivar squirms to his side and now Hirsch has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (12) vs (2) Bolivar
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hirsch controlling the positon.#T12#
Hirsch'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.
Bolivar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hirsch.
#T13#
Hirsch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bolivar doesn't escape.
Bolivar wants to escape the position.
Hirsch controlling from the back.
Bolivar wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Bolivar right now.
Hirsch controls the action.#T14#
Hirsch not allowing Bolivar to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Harry Hirsch 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.
Johnny Bolivar spoke after the fight, saying 'Buy Iraqi Steroids, Inc in Rio, its the best!'. |
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Main event
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 22 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Puto sprawls well. Puto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bok gets slowly back to his feet.
Bok misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Puto counters with a single leg into guard. Bok didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (0) vs (2) Puto
Bok keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass. #SUB#
Bok working for a triangle but Puto defends it easily.
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Puto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Puto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Bok defends it.
Puto trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away. #SUB2#
Puto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puto.
Puto is pressing down on Bok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bok is holding on for now. #T2#
Bok moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bok working for submissions but it's allowed Puto to get to half guard.
Puto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (0) vs (5) Puto
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Puto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bok is working to get back to half guard.
Bok is controlling an arm, preventing Puto from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3##SUB2#
Puto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Puto goes for an armbar but Bok turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bok. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (5) Puto#SUB2#
Puto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
Puto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bok trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Bok pushing down on Puto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Puto is pressing down on Bok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Puto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bok uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (5) Puto#SUB#
Bok tries for a kimura but Puto is defending well.
Bok slows the pace down. #T5#
Puto struggling a bit here.
Bok wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puto tries to buck Bok off but Bok is having none of it.#T6#
Puto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Puto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto gets back to full guard.
Puto being controlled here, momentarily.
Bok looking to sit in guard and control but Puto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (5) vs (7) Puto
Bok wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Puto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bok has his hands clasped together around Puto's back. He's all about the action.
Bok wants to control but Puto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puto not doing much here.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Puto moves into full mount! Bok won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (10) Puto
Bok manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Well, if Puto 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.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Bok gets back to full guard.
Bok pulls Puto in close to prevent any damage.
Bok controls Puto momentarily but Puto frees himself. #T9#
Bok 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.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puto content to stall in guard here. #T10##SUB#
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puto defends it easily.
Puto advances to half guard.
Bok trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Puto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bok is just riding it out for now. Puto eventually gives up the hold.
Bok tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.#T11#
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok trying to hold on to Puto's head to control him but Puto postures up.
#SUB2#
Puto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Puto wants to free his trapped foot but Bok is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well,Bok is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puto trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Puto preventing the sweep.
Bok 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: Bok (7) vs (10) Puto#T13##SUB2#
Puto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bok pulls his head out easily.
Puto trying to control but Bok postures up.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Puto defends it well. #T14##SUB2#
Bok moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Puto. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (10) vs (10) Puto
Bok has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (12) vs (10) Puto
Puto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
Maxim Bok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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