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CWC 281 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Yacob Nilsen!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nilsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Germano.#CL#
Germano instigates a clinch.
Germano is trying to drag Nilsen to the mat but Nilsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Germano successfully pulls guard.
Nilsen trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.
Nilsen won't allow Germano to sweep him here. #T1#
Nilsen advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Germano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nilsen.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Germano is defending well.
Nilsen is controlling the pace.
Germano trying to control but Nilsen postures up.
#SUB2#
Nilsen is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Germano is refusing to be controlled, as Nilsen sits in half guard.
Germano gets back to full guard.
Germano wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germano is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nilsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nilsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Germano wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nilsen drops back looking for a leg! Germano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Germano manages to kick Nilsen off! Nilsen jumps back into Germano's guard.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Nilsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Nilsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nilsen won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Nilsen 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. #T4#
Nilsen pushes down on Germano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nilsen prevents Germano from improving his position.
Nilsen is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Nilsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Germano is just riding it out for now. Nilsen eventually gives up the hold.
Germano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nilsen is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Germano wants to improve his position but Nilsen is controlling well.
Germano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nilsen is working away from the top position though.
Germano regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Germano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nilsen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Germano. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (0) vs (3) Nilsen#SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Germano is defending well.
Nilsen wants to control but Germano is keeping him busy.
Germano regains half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano wants to control but Nilsen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nilsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Nilsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
Nilsen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura but Germano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nilsen to get the leverage. #T7#
Nilsen controlling the action here.
Germano manages to get to full guard.
Germano wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nilsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Germano wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Germano keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Nilsen pushing down on Germano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Nilsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nilsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Germano keeps working.
Germano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nilsen postures up.
#T9#
Germano 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.#SUB2#
Nilsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Germano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nilsen has Germano in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (3) Nilsen#SUB2#
Nilsen has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Nilsen is keeping the position.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen controls Germano momentarily but Germano frees himself. #T10#
Nilsen keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Nilsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Germano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (5) Nilsen#SUB#
Germano has an active guard here but Nilsen has managed to pass into half guard.
Nilsen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (2) vs (8) Nilsen#SUB2#
Nilsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Germano, who protects the arm well.
Nilsen wants to control but Germano is keeping him busy. #T11#
Germano struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Nilsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Germano, who protects the arm well.
Germano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (4) vs (8) Nilsen
Germano passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (7) vs (8) Nilsen
Germano is looking to take a break and control but Nilsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nilsen is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Germano tries to advance to mount but Nilsen denies him. #SUB#
Germano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Germano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Germano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Germano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nilsen is looking to regain half guard here but Germano keeps moving and retains side control.
Nilsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T13#
Nilsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilsen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Germano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Germano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nilsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Germano wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nilsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nilsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germano defends it easily.#T14#
Germano wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nilsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Germano wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nilsen wins on points by 8 to 7.
Yacob Nilsen very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Wutang Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yancy Makaki Iii!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Makaki Iii up against the cage.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Makaki Iii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lee is fighting off a takedown attempt but Makaki Iii is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lee to the mat. Lee regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Makaki Iii
Lee pulls Makaki Iii in close to prevent any damage.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Makaki Iii is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Makaki Iii
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Makaki Iii is looking to escape.
Lee controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Makaki Iii is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee fails to take his opponent's back.
Lee avoids the attempt from Makaki Iii to control.#T3#
Makaki Iii is trying to escape the mount.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee prevents Makaki Iii from getting the reversal.#T4#
Makaki Iii wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Makaki Iii is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee wants to control the pace but Makaki Iii is squirming around nicely.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Makaki Iii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Makaki Iii has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (7) vs (2) Makaki Iii#T7#
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Lee has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Makaki Iii rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Makaki Iii looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8##SUB#
Lee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lee controlling from the back.#T9##T10#
Lee'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.#T11##T12#
Lee not allowing Makaki Iii to control his hands.
Makaki Iii tries to escape the position.
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Makaki Iii's body.
#T13##T14#
Lee tries to keep control of the position but Makaki Iii is staying busy.#SUB#
Lee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Makaki Iii is defending well though. Lee let's go of the attempt for now.
Makaki Iii trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Wutang Lee gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Yancy Makaki Iii spoke after the fight, saying 'Im Gonna Retire, Thank You Fans'. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Poika closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gatsby's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (0) vs (2) Poika
Gatsby has control of Poika's left arm, preventing Poika from doing any damage.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Poika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a triangle but Poika pushes his legs off easily.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gatsby controls Poika momentarily but Poika frees himself.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gatsby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby is trying to control the position but Poika postures up. #SUB2#
Poika is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gatsby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gatsby has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (2) Poika
Poika pulls Gatsby in close to his closed guard and prevents Gatsby from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Poika keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass. #SUB2#
Poika working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gatsby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gatsby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gatsby trying to control but Poika is working from the bottom.
Poika is adopting a defensive guard.
Gatsby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gatsby is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hotrod Express MMA Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gatsby is stalling in the full guard.
Poika wants to hit a sweep here but Gatsby passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Poika there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (2) Poika
Poika tries to lock up and control but Gatsby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poika tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gatsby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poika is looking to escape. #SUB#
Gatsby swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Poika is now in Gatsby's guard. A big mistake from Gatsby there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (5) vs (4) Poika#T3#
Poika sitting in guard here, content to control.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is keeping the position.
Poika wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby trying to control the position.
Poika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Gatsby is trying to keep Poika in close.
Poika is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Poika forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Poika seems to be working for a kimura but Gatsby defends the submission attempt.
Poika passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gatsby! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (7) Poika
Gatsby is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poika 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. #SUB2#
Poika jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gatsby is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gatsby and Poika has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Poika tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5#
Poika trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Poika might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gatsby haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gatsby is looking for a sweep.
Gatsby is not content to let Poika control the position.
Gatsby wants to control but Poika postures up.#SUB2#
Poika is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gatsby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poika trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gatsby struggling a bit here.
Poika controlling the position.
Gatsby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Poika's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.
Poika works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (10) Poika
Poika prevents Gatsby from getting the reversal.#T7#
Poika looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poika tries to control but Gatsby wriggling away.
Poika works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gatsby (5) vs (13) Poika#SUB2#
Poika is looking for the choke from the back position but Gatsby is controlling his hands well.
Poika is looking to control Gatsby but Gatsby is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Poika looking to break Gatsby's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gatsby remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Poika will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Poika tightening his grip on Gatsby, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Poika is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsby looking very determined here, making life difficult for Poika.
#T8#
Gatsby trying to control the position but Poika manages to sink in the hooks.
Gatsby breaks Poika's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (7) vs (13) Poika
Poika keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Poika has Gatsby pulled in close to control his posture.
Poika 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: Gatsby (7) vs (15) Poika
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Poika is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Poika is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gatsby tries to get to full guard but Poika has control of the leg. #T9##SUB2#
Poika is working for a kimura but Gatsby is defending it quite comfortably.
Poika is keen to just control but Gatsby is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.
Poika looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Poika tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gatsby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Poika is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatsby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gatsby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poika is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Gatsby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poika prevents Gatsby from improving his position.
Poika trying to mount his opponent but Gatsby defends it.
Poika is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Poika trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Poika passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (7) vs (18) Poika#SUB2#
Poika is trying to get an arm triangle but Gatsby is defending well.
Poika is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gatsby's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Poika looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gatsby tries to bench press Poika off him but Poika keeps the position.
Poika moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T12##SUB2#
Poika tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatsby keeps working.
Gatsby tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gatsby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poika trying to control the position but Gatsby is working away.
Gatsby tries to bench press Poika off him but Poika keeps the position. #T13#
Poika happy to just control the position for now.
Poika working away.
Poika is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poika is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gatsby sneaks back into half guard.#T14#
Gatsby trying to control but Poika postures up.
Poika is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gatsby gets back to full guard.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poika trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Gatsby seems keen to control Poika's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poika wins on points by 18 to 7.
After winning the bout, Reima Poika thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Devlin Draco!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Draco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Draco
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Draco has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Draco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Draco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Draco pushes his legs off easily.
Lima looking to control.
Draco being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Lima working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Draco has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Draco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Draco eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Lima trying to hold on to Draco's head to control him but Draco postures up.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Draco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lima works his way to full guard. Good work.
Draco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Draco
Lima tries to bench press Draco off him but Draco keeps the position. #SUB2#
Draco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lima is being controlled here.
Draco advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (7) Draco
Lima tries to lock up and control but Draco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Draco controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Draco working for a guillotine from mount but Lima is in no mood to give up.
Lima is trying desperately to improve position.
Lima tries to lock up and control but Draco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima tries to improve his position but instead Draco has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lima (0) vs (10) Draco#T3#
Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Draco is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Draco. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Draco's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (10) Draco
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draco is keeping the position for now.
Draco is pulling down on Lima's head to control his posture.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Draco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lima passes Draco's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Draco trying to control but Lima postures up.
#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Draco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draco has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Draco is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draco keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Draco tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Draco is looking to get back to full guard here but Lima has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (10) Draco
Draco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lima wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6##SUB#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Draco, who protects the arm well.
Lima wants to control but Draco is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Draco is defending well. #SUB#
Lima goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Draco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lima's guard! Nice work there by Draco! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (5) vs (12) Draco#SUB#
Draco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Draco has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Draco tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Draco is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Draco is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Draco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lima tries to roll over but Draco keeps him under control.
Lima is not content to let Draco control the position.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Draco is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Draco to get the leverage.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Draco is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Draco is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Draco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Draco trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away. #SUB2#
Lima is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Draco has latched onto it... Big trouble! Draco pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Lima is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Draco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devlin Draco!
Devlin Draco made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview. |
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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 13 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cubbedge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flenderson keeps working.
Flenderson wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flenderson's legs.
Flenderson wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.#T1#
Flenderson is looking for a sweep.
Cubbedge content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cubbedge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flenderson's legs.
Flenderson struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Flenderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Flenderson prevents Cubbedge from improving position.
Flenderson isn't going anywhere.
Flenderson wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.#T3#
Flenderson prevents Cubbedge from improving position.
Flenderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Flenderson stops Cubbedge from passing to mount. #SUB#
Cubbedge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flenderson, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Cubbedge tries to move to mount but Flenderson blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face as Cubbedge controls the position.
Flenderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cubbedge works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (0) Flenderson
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Flenderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Cubbedge controlling his opponent.
Cubbedge takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (10) vs (0) Flenderson#SUB#
Cubbedge looking for the choke from the back.
Flenderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Cubbedge gets his hands free. #T6##SUB#
Cubbedge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Flenderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Flenderson right now.
Flenderson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Flenderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T7#
Cubbedge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Flenderson is having to fend off submission attempts from Cubbedge , who is looking to sink in the choke. Cubbedge doesn't have the hooks in though and Flenderson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (2) Flenderson
Flenderson stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .#T8#
Cubbedge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Flenderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cubbedge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flenderson has managed to get both his arms back between Cubbedge 's legs - danger averted.
Flenderson wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #T9#
Flenderson looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (2) Flenderson
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Flenderson.
Flenderson pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Flenderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Flenderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (4) Flenderson
Flenderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Flenderson trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cubbedge working for submissions but it's allowed Flenderson to get to half guard.
Flenderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Flenderson wants to pass to mount but Cubbedge is defending the position. #T12#
Flenderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard.
Flenderson moves into full mount! Cubbedge won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (7) Flenderson
Flenderson controlling his opponent. #T13#
Cubbedge is controlling an arm, preventing Flenderson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cubbedge has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Flenderson's lack of action.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Flenderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cubbedge trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Flenderson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (10) Flenderson
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Bart Cubbedge 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Siam looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sitsongrit! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siam (4) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit tries to buck Siam off but Siam is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Sitsongrit stops Siam from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit stops Siam from passing to mount.
Sitsongrit has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Siam wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Siam is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sitsongrit's shoulder. That is not cool.
Siam wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Siam controls the position.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Siam controlling the pace. #T3#
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siam's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (4) vs (4) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit has good solid back control here.
Siam tries to roll but Sitsongrit sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Siam is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries to get the hooks in deep but Siam pushed the leg off.
Sitsongrit controlling from the back.#T4#
Siam staying busy and making it hard for Sitsongrit to control.
Sitsongrit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
What can Siam do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Siam is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam prevents Sitsongrit from getting a body triangle.
Siam manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sitsongrit's guard. Nice work there by Siam.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (6) vs (4) Sitsongrit
Siam trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #T5#
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Siam's head. It's preventing any offense from Siam, at least for the moment.
Siam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but instead Siam has moved into half guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Siam postures up.
#T7#
Siam uses his free foot to push down on Sitsongrit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sitsongrit. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (9) vs (4) Sitsongrit
Siam with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Siam controlling from mount.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siam avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.#T8#
Sitsongrit has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Siam (12) vs (4) Sitsongrit
I would not like to be Sitsongrit right now.
Sitsongrit tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siam is not going to allow Sitsongrit to sit and survive in this position.
Sitsongrit can't escape the position.
Siam 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.
#T9#
A lull in the action here.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Siam breaks the grip.
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.
Siam trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Sitsongrit right now.
#T10#
Sitsongrit is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sitsongrit tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Siam's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Siam just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Sitsongrit is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Siam trying to control.
Siam has good solid back control here.
Sitsongrit tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
#T12#
Sitsongrit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siam's guard. Nice work there by Sitsongrit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (12) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Siam being controlled here, momentarily.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position.
Siam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (14) vs (6) Sitsongrit#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13#
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Siam in close.
Siam 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.
Sitsongrit has Siam pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Siam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sitsongrit wants to hit a sweep here but Siam passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sitsongrit there! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (17) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit stops Siam from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit tries to reverse the position but Siam maintains control.
Siam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 17 to 6.
Chan Siam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 22 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Vitaly Doom!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doom is working for takedown but Halo is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Halo has picked Doom up - he's going for a ride! Halo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Doom#SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doom is looking to improve his position.
Halo 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.
Doom wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Doom defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is trying to control. Doom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Doom defends it.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doom keeps working. #T1#
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Halo 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.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Doom is defending well.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Doom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Doom. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (0) Doom
Halo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doom is trying desperately to improve position.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halo trying to control but Doom is having none of it.
Doom prevents Halo from taking his back.#T3#
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halo moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Halo (8) vs (0) Doom#SUB#
Halo working for the choke. #SUB#
Doom is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Halo 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, Doom has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Doom prevents Halo from getting a body triangle.
Halo controlling well, preventing Doom from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Halo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Doom is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Halo is looking to control Doom but Doom is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Doom tries to escape but Halo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Halo is not going to allow Doom to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Halo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Doom defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Doom fending off the submission attempt from Halo. #SUB#
Halo 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.#T6##SUB#
Halo is looking for the choke from the back position but Doom is controlling his hands well.
Doom tries to break free.
#SUB#
Halo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Halo seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Doom's chin but Doom turns very nicely into Halo's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Doom.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (8) vs (2) Doom
Doom controlling from the top position.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doom is one step ahead there. #T7##SUB#
Halo working for a triangle but Doom defends it easily.
Halo wants to sweep here but Doom controlling him for the moment.
Doom looking to pass the guard.
Halo is trying to hold Doom in close to prevent damage but Doom has managed to pass into half guard.
Halo wants to control but Doom is keeping busy.
#T8#
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Doom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doom passes into half guard.
Halo is pressing down on Doom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Halo being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doom won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Doom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halo is trying to control the position but Doom postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (10) vs (2) Doom
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doom is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Doom has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage.
Halo content to stall in guard here.
Doom keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Doom keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Doom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (10) vs (4) Doom#T11#
Halo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Doom puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Doom has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Doom is taking a breather. Halo 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.
Doom prevents Halo from improving his position.
Doom is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.
Halo gets back to full guard.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doom is one step ahead there. #T12##SUB#
Halo working for submissions but it's allowed Doom to get to half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo moves into full guard.
Halo controls Doom momentarily but Doom frees himself.
Halo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Doom has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (10) vs (7) Doom
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Halo can't do much from the bottom here.
Halo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Doom wants to pass to mount but Halo is defending the position.
Doom prevents Halo from improving his position.#SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Doom passes into side control, despite Halo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (10) vs (10) Doom
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Doom takes a little break here. Halo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Halo is not content to let Doom control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Doom keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Halo gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Halo takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Prana Halo 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bolivar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Bolivar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolivar is in Bennett's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Bolivar#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bolivar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolivar defends well.#SUB#
Bennett is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bolivar frees his head nicely. Oh but Bennett has switched to an armbar! Bolivar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Thomas Bennett!
After the fight, Thomas Bennett 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.
The defeated Johnny Bolivar had this to say: 'Buy Iraqi Steroids, Inc in Rio, its the best!'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 9 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nickal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacGowan to the mat! MacGowan manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan has his hands on Nickal's head, controlling the position. #T1#
MacGowan continues to stall.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is pulling down on Nickal's head. It's preventing any offense from Nickal, at least for the moment.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal advances to half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Nickal's back. He's all about the action.#T6#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Nickal trying to move into half guard but instead MacGowan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Nickal
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan being controlled here momentarily.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8#
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacGowan'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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Nickal has his hands on MacGowan's head, controlling the position. #T11#
Nickal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacGowan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan content to control rather than advance.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Nickal trying to control the position.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Nickal controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself. #T14#
MacGowan won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Nickal is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
Nickal has MacGowan pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! MacGowan is heads and Nickal is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Nickal wins on points by 3 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bo Nickal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 31 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 36 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mata decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Pancake#SUB#
Mata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pancake sees it coming and defends easily.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well. #SUB2#
Pancake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura but Pancake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mata to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Mata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pancake wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mata seems to be looking for submissions.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Mata prevents Pancake from improving his position.
Pancake is trying to control but Mata passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Pancake
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
Mata tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mata trying to pass the guard but Pancake defending well.
Pancake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mata's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (5) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Mata right now.
#SUB2#
Mata 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 Pancake gets his way!
Pancake keeps control of the position as Mata tries to break free.
#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Mata's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Mata fending off the submission attempt from Pancake.
Mata tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Mata is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Pancake working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mata is doing well to defend. Pancake seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mata is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake 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. |
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