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CWC 285 LA 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cj Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jonathan Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Liddell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (0) vs (4) Liddell
Lee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Liddell is very close to passing his half guard.
Liddell is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Liddell wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee wants to control but Liddell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee won't allow Liddell to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Liddell wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liddell pulls his head out easily.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liddell is aware though and is defending well.
Liddell won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Liddell trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Liddell stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T2#
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Liddell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (4) Liddell
Lee 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Liddell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Liddell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.#T3#
Liddell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Liddell for as long as he can get away with.
Lee forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Lee is thwarting Liddell's attempts to control the position.
Liddell is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Liddell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Well, if Lee 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.
#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Liddell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Liddell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Liddell is trying to keep Lee in close.
Liddell pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Liddell pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Liddell working a defensive guard here.
Liddell has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liddell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liddell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #T8#
Lee wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Liddell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving. #T9#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Liddell keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T10#
Liddell trying to control the position.
Liddell pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Liddell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Lee trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom. #T11#
Lee postures up.
Lee passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Liddell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (4) Liddell
Liddell struggling a bit here.
Liddell is not content to let Lee control the position. #T12#
Lee staying calm.#SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Liddell tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Lee taking a breather here.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Liddell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Liddell tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lee easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (4) Liddell
Liddell regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Cj Lee 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burroughs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Burroughs persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Burroughs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Magomedov controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Burroughs
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Burroughs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burroughs holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #T1#
Burroughs being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov'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.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Burroughs is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Burroughs has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Burroughs
Magomedov is trying to keep Burroughs in close.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burroughs passes into half guard.
#T3#
Burroughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (2) vs (7) Burroughs
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Burroughs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Burroughs controlling the position.
Magomedov wants to control but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov prevents Burroughs from moving into mount.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.#T5#
Magomedov prevents Burroughs from improving position.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov stops Burroughs from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position. #SUB2#
Burroughs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burroughs wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy. #T6#
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away. #SUB2#
Burroughs tries for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (7) Burroughs
Burroughs is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg. #T7#
Burroughs is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it.
Burroughs is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (7) Burroughs
Magomedov working away.
Burroughs is not content to let Magomedov control the position. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Burroughs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (7) vs (9) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well. #SUB2#
Burroughs is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully. #T10#
Burroughs content to stall in guard here.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Burroughs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magomedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magomedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magomedov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (11) vs (9) Burroughs
Burroughs seems a little lost for a moment, as Magomedov dominates the positioning.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.#T11#
Magomedov slows the pace down.
Magomedov wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Burroughs is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Burroughs regains half guard.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedov is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Burroughs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burroughs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it.
Burroughs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Burroughs won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burroughs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burroughs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burroughs is controlling Magomedov's posture.#T13#
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (11) vs (11) Burroughs
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov 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: Magomedov (13) vs (11) Burroughs
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is looking to pass Burroughs's guard but actually Burroughs recovers to full guard. #T14#
Burroughs looking to control.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Burroughs is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Our winner, Khalid Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Vaai Finau!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Leighton tries to keep at a distance but Finau has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Finau successfully pulls 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.#SUB#
Leighton drops back looking for a leg! Finau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Finau manages to kick Leighton off! Leighton jumps back into Finau's guard.
Finau seems keen to control Leighton's posture.
Leighton won't allow Finau to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Finau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Leighton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Leighton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Finau is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Finau has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (0) vs (2) Finau
Finau wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Leighton'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.#SUB#
Finau content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Leighton has locked up a guillotine! Leighton's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Finau is holding on here and Leighton must be using up a lot of energy. Finau has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Leighton gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliott Leighton!
Eliott Leighton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kilpi dives in and grabs Fortier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fortier pushes down on Kilpi's head and hops out.
Fortier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kilpi sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Fortier shoots in and bounces Kilpi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (2) Kilpi#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a triangle but Kilpi pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fortier is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi passes into half guard.
Fortier is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Fortier is trying to control but can't.
Fortier wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kilpi wants to work for an arm triangle but Fortier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kilpi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (2) vs (5) Kilpi
Fortier manages to get back to half guard.
Fortier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fortier is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Kilpi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kilpi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (2) vs (8) Kilpi#T2#
Kilpi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fortier 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: Fortier (4) vs (8) Kilpi
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilpi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (4) vs (10) Kilpi#SUB#
Fortier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilpi passes into half guard.
Kilpi trying to control from half guard but Fortier is working away. #T3#
Fortier tries to roll over but Kilpi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Kilpi seems content to control.
Kilpi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fortier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kilpi wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy.
Fortier moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilpi defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortier is keeping the position for now.
Fortier controlling the position.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Kilpi tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Kilpi postures up.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilpi defends well.#SUB#
Fortier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5##SUB2#
Kilpi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Fortier is looking for a triangle but Kilpi pushes his legs off easily.
Kilpi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kilpi trying to control the action but Fortier is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy.
Kilpi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (13) Kilpi#T6#
Fortier wants to control but Kilpi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kilpi goes for an armbar but Fortier turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fortier. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (6) vs (13) Kilpi
Kilpi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilpi, not yet. #SUB#
Fortier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kilpi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fortier has Kilpi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (6) vs (15) Kilpi
Kilpi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fortier's guard.
Kilpi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fortier! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (6) vs (18) Kilpi
Fortier is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Fortier wants to hold on but Kilpi pushes him away.
Fortier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kilpi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fortier is looking to escape.
Fortier tries to lock up and control but Kilpi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kilpi prevents Fortier from getting the reversal.
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
Fortier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kilpi seems to be looking for submissions.
#T8##SUB2#
Kilpi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fortier is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi wants to free his trapped foot but Fortier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kilpi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (6) vs (21) Kilpi
Fortier tries to reverse the position but Kilpi maintains control.#T9#
Fortier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kilpi wants to pass to mount but Fortier is defending the position.
Fortier wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
Fortier wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fortier wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
Kilpi is stalling here. Fortier is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kilpi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fortier has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (10) vs (21) Kilpi#SUB#
Fortier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kilpi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T10#
Kilpi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Fortier goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kilpi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fortier but great work by Kilpi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (10) vs (25) Kilpi
Fortier is trying to improve his position.#T11##SUB2#
Kilpi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kilpi working away.
Kilpi tries to move to mount but Fortier blocks the move with his legs.
Fortier manages to get back to half guard.
Fortier manages to get to full guard.
Kilpi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12##SUB#
Fortier has an active guard here but Kilpi has managed to pass into half guard.
Kilpi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (10) vs (28) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi has hold of Fortier's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fortier manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Fortier defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kilpi.
Fortier gets back to half guard.#T13#
Fortier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fortier controlling Kilpi's posture.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilpi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fortier is trying to maintain the position but Kilpi is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Kilpi tries to pass to full mount but Fortier defends it.
Kilpi is trying to control. Fortier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fortier trying to control from the bottom.
Fortier regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Fortier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilpi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kilpi postures up.
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Fortier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpi is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi wins on points by 28 to 10.
Jarkko Kilpi 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 27 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Murrdock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Arias shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murrdock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Murrdock
Murrdock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Murrdock is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Murrdock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murrdock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murrdock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias pushing down on Murrdock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murrdock wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Arias 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.
Murrdock is pressing down on Arias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Murrdock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias content to stall in guard here.
Murrdock wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murrdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murrdock wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Murrdock trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Murrdock wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Murrdock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias forces his way into half guard.
Murrdock is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Murrdock wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
#SUB#
Arias seems to be looking for submissions.
Arias prevents Murrdock from improving his position.#T3#
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Murrdock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murrdock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murrdock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Murrdock is retaining full guard.
Arias postures up.
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (0) Murrdock
You can see the frustration on Murrdock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murrdock is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Arias tries for a kimura but Murrdock is defending well.
Arias wants to control but Murrdock is keeping him busy.
Murrdock is looking for a sweep.
Arias just content to control the position.
Arias advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (7) vs (0) Murrdock
Arias fails to advance to Murrdock's back.
Murrdock tries to hold on but Arias postures up.
Murrdock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Arias prevents Murrdock from improving his position.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murrdock keeps working.
Murrdock is looking to improve his position.
Murrdock trying to control but Arias postures up.
#SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura but Murrdock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arias to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura here.
Murrdock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murrdock.#T6#
Arias trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Murrdock looking to control.
Murrdock wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murrdock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position.#T7#
Murrdock 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.
Murrdock is controlling Arias's posture.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias postures up.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Murrdock is retaining full guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Murrdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Arias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murrdock working a defensive guard here.
Arias trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Murrdock being controlled here, momentarily.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias preventing the sweep. #T9##SUB2#
Murrdock working for a triangle but Arias defends it easily.
Murrdock wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position.
Arias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position.
Arias advances to half guard.
Murrdock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murrdock.#T10#
Arias wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position.
Arias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arias trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Murrdock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (2) Murrdock
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias is trying to control the position but Murrdock postures up.
Arias pulls Murrdock in close to prevent any damage.
Arias looking to control.
#T11#
Arias keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Arias pulls Murrdock in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Arias has his foot on Murrdock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murrdock works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.#T12#
Murrdock trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Murrdock advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (5) Murrdock
Arias is looking to regain half guard here but Murrdock keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Murrdock tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arias's legs.
Arias is being controlled here.
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murrdock controlling the position.
Murrdock tries to move to mount but Arias blocks the move with his legs.
Murrdock in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14#
Murrdock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working. #SUB2#
Murrdock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias prevents Murrdock from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
George Arias 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cole darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Cole into the cage.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Cole has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Brown jumps into guard, dragging Cole to the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cole controls the pace.
Cole trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Cole
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Cole wants to hit a sweep here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cole there! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Cole
Cole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cole is trying to reverse the position but instead Brown has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (0) Cole
Cole trying to control the hands but Brown won't let him. #T2#
Brown trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cole doesn't escape. #SUB#
Brown tightening his grip on Cole, looking for the choke.
Brown is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cole looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Brown working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Brown is not going to allow Cole to sit and survive in this position.
Brown trying to control.#T4#
Cole just trying to survive but Brown is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cole can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole trying to control the position but Brown manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Good control from Brown.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cole rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brown stalling. #SUB2#
Cole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Cole is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cole wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (0) Cole
Cole is trying desperately to improve position.
Cole regains half guard.
Cole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Cole throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Cole's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (14) vs (0) Cole
Brown is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cole will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cole trying to remain calm as Brown controls from the top position.
Cole is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Cole is defending well. #T8#
Cole is looking to reverse the position.
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brown.#T9#
Cole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cole is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cole trying to control here.
Cole is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Cole tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cole tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Cole trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Brown manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (17) vs (0) Cole#T11#
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cole looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (20) vs (0) Cole
Cole can't escape the position.
What can Cole do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cole wants to escape the position.
#T12#
What can Cole do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cole trying to control the hands but Brown breaks the grip.
Cole is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brown continues to hold on tight.
Brown keeps control of the position as Cole tries to break free.
#T13#
Cole is still trying to improve position.
Brown struggling to keep hold of the position.
Brown is hanging on to Cole's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Brown 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, Cole has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brown is trying to stick to Cole's back but Cole is turning into Brown. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cole. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (20) vs (2) Cole#T14#
Cole passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cole is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cole controlling the action here.
Brown is pressing down on Cole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
A victorious Joshua Brown 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blood defends it well.
Blood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blood off to one side. #TD#
Blood darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (0) Morgan#SUB#
Blood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blood is trying to work for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Blood controlling the pace. #T1#
Morgan wants to control but Blood is keeping busy.
Blood 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.
Blood is looking to stall here but Morgan recovers full guard.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blood manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (2) Morgan
Blood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (4) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Blood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Blood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blood defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Blood showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blood defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood controls from within his opponent's guard.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass.
Morgan controls Blood momentarily but Blood frees himself. #T4#
Morgan wants to hit a sweep here but Blood passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morgan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (7) vs (2) Morgan
Blood wants to control but instead Morgan manages to regain half guard.
Blood uses his free foot to push down on Morgan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morgan. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (10) vs (2) Morgan
Blood controlling the position easily from mount.
Blood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Blood looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Blood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blood trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Blood controlling the pace for now.
Morgan stops Blood from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
Morgan tries to hold on but Blood postures up.
Blood looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blood sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blood trying to control but Morgan is having none of it. #T7#
Morgan tries to hold on but Blood postures up.
Blood wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Morgan regains half guard.#T8#
Morgan is not content to let Blood control the position.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood is stalling in the full guard.
Blood trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. #T9#
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morgan 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: Blood (10) vs (4) Morgan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Blood is defending against the submission attempts here by Morgan.
Morgan is trying to control the action in half guard but Blood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Blood preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Morgan moves into full mount! Blood won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (10) vs (7) Morgan
Morgan is looking to take Blood's back but instead Blood gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Morgan trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Morgan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a kimura but Blood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage.
Morgan wants to control but Blood is keeping him busy.
Blood wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Blood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blood trying to control but Morgan postures up.
#T12#
Morgan uses his free foot to push down on Blood's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blood. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (10) vs (10) Morgan
Morgan controlling from the full mount.
Morgan looking to control but Blood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morgan wants to take his opponent's back but Blood doesn't allow it.
Blood wants to control but Morgan is having none of it.#T13##SUB2#
Morgan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Blood is now in Morgan's guard. A big mistake from Morgan there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (12) vs (10) Morgan
Blood passes Morgan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blood wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Blood prevents Morgan from improving his position.#T14#
Morgan trying to get back to full guard but Blood takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (15) vs (10) Morgan
Blood with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan has given up his back. Will we see Blood going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Blood (18) vs (10) Morgan#SUB#
Blood looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blood takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tori tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holzken swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Tori dives in and scores a takedown into Holzken's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (0) vs (2) Tori
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
My spies in KFA inform me that Tori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Holzken has his foot on Tori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tori works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Holzken working for a triangle but Tori defends it easily.
Holzken 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori stays in close to Holzken's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tori defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holzken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tori has managed to get both his arms back between Holzken's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Tori wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving. #SUB#
Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tori defends it easily.#SUB#
Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tori defends it easily.#SUB#
Holzken is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Holzken has his foot on Tori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tori works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Holzken pulls Tori in close to his closed guard and prevents Tori from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tori defends it easily.#SUB#
Holzken looking for subs off his back but Tori has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holzken wants to get back to full guard but Tori has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (0) vs (5) Tori
Tori is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tori might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holzken haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tori working away.
Holzken is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Holzken'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 has control of an arm but Holzken manages to advance to Tori's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holzken (4) vs (5) Tori
Tori tries to break free.
#SUB#
Tori fending off the submission attempt from Holzken. #SUB#
Tori defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Holzken's arms. #T4#
Tori tries to break free.
#SUB#
Holzken looking to break Tori's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tori remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Holzken will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Holzken tries to keep control of the position but Tori is staying busy.#SUB#
Holzken patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Holzken tightening his grip on Tori, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Holzken is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tori is defending well though. Holzken let's go of the attempt for now.#T5#
Tori trying to control the action but Holzken just sinks the hooks in.
Holzken trying to control momentarily.
Tori rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tori is controlling Holzken's trapped leg to prevent Holzken from advancing to side control.#T6#
Holzken moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (7) vs (5) Tori
Tori is trying to control Holzken's posture but Holzken avoids it.
Tori prevents Holzken from moving into mount.
Tori sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Holzken controlling the action here.
Tori makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tori.#T7#
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holzken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holzken works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Holzken is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tori moves into full guard.
#T8#
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tori lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (7) vs (7) Tori
Holzken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Tori not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Holzken looking for subs off his back but Tori has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T9#
Holzken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tori is working away from the top position though.
Tori with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holzken is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holzken manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tori advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (7) vs (10) Tori
Holzken is trying to improve his position.#T10#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tori tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holzken's legs.
Holzken wants to control but Tori postures up.
Holzken is trying to improve his position.
Holzken stops Tori from passing to mount.
Tori working away.
Holzken is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Tori working away.
Holzken is being controlled here.
Holzken manages to get back to half guard.
Holzken tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Tori is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tori is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holzken! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (7) vs (13) Tori
Tori content just to control the position here. #T12#
Tori trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holzken tries to lock up and control but Tori gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holzken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holzken manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holzken tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Holzken won't allow Tori to pass to mount. #T13#
Holzken is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Tori 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.
Tori is thwarting Holzken's attempts to control the position.
Tori is taking a breather. Holzken 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.
Tori is looking to stall here but Holzken recovers full guard.
Holzken being controlled here, momentarily. #T14##SUB#
Holzken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Holzken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tori defends well.
Tori forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Holzken is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 13 to 7.
Rap Tori bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 24 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon drives through and clinches with Dravezesdi against the cage.
#TD2#
Dravezesdi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Mondragon pulls Dravezesdi in close to prevent any damage.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon has Dravezesdi pulled in close to control his posture.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass into half guard but Mondragon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mondragon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Dravezesdi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi prevents Mondragon from improving position.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain half guard here but Mondragon keeps moving and retains side control.
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Mondragon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dravezesdi struggling a bit here.
Mondragon controlling from side mount. #T3#
Dravezesdi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mondragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (7) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Dravezesdi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mondragon continues to stall.
Mondragon trying to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it. #T4#
Dravezesdi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (7) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Mondragon is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
#T6#
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mondragon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mondragon has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (9) vs (4) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Dravezesdi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mondragon has picked Dravezesdi up and slammed him! Dravezesdi can't keep hold of the triangle and Mondragon manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (12) vs (4) Dravezesdi#T7#
Dravezesdi gets back to half guard.
Mondragon tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dravezesdi has a hand on Mondragon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mondragon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (15) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Mondragon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mondragon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dravezesdi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (18) vs (4) Dravezesdi#T9#
Dravezesdi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mondragon.
Mondragon is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
Dravezesdi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mondragon.
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
#T10#
I would not like to be Dravezesdi right now.
More hug and hope from Mondragon.
Dravezesdi tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
Mondragon keeps control of the position easily here as Dravezesdi tries to buck him off.
Dravezesdi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T11#
Mondragon prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
Mondragon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (21) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Mondragon is stalling here but it's allowed Dravezesdi to get half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi 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: Mondragon (21) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Dravezesdi prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Dravezesdi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mondragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi postures up. #T13#
Dravezesdi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi 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.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Mondragon seems keen to control Dravezesdi's posture.#T14#
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 21 to 6.
Esteban Mondragon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 6 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 29 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hozdic sprawls well. Hozdic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sparxx gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Sparxx closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Hozdic gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Hozdic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to hold on but Hozdic pushes him away.
Hozdic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sparxx is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Hozdic's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Sparxx holds on, trying desperately to control.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position but Hozdic isn't that keen on the idea.
Hozdic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sparxx really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sparxx is still trying to improve position.
Hozdic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hozdic controlling his opponent. #T2#
Sparxx is desperately trying to improve his position but Hozdic has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparxx regains half guard.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Sparxx has a hand on Hozdic's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hozdic takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Sparxx
Hozdic controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Sparxx tries to reverse the position but Hozdic maintains control.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparxx wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (11) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to roll but Hozdic sticks to his back.
Hozdic avoiding Sparxx 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparxx is really stuck here.
#T4#
Hozdic controlling from the back.
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
Sparxx 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.
Good control from Hozdic.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Hozdic breaks the grip.
Hozdic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sparxx.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Sparxx defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hozdic not allowing Sparxx to control his hands.
Hozdic trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sparxx doesn't escape.
Sparxx is really stuck here.
#T6#
Hozdic keeps control of the position easily here as Sparxx tries to buck him off.
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
Sparxx turns into Hozdic and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (11) vs (2) Sparxx
Hozdic has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Sparxx trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.#T8#
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hozdic managing to control the position.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Hozdic looking for a sweep. Not yet Hozdic, not yet.
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Hozdic wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx stays in close to Hozdic's body and controls the position.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Hozdic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (15) vs (2) Sparxx#T10#
Sparxx is trying to reverse the position but instead Hozdic has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (18) vs (2) Sparxx
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hozdic controls the position.
Sparxx tries to roll but Hozdic sticks to his back.
Hozdic is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sparxx is trying to break free.
Sparxx manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hozdic's guard. Nice work there by Sparxx.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (18) vs (4) Sparxx#T11#
Hozdic seems keen to control Sparxx's posture.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hozdic is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Hozdic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Hozdic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (20) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hozdic's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (20) vs (6) Sparxx#T13#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hozdic working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparxx won't allow Hozdic to sweep him here. #T14#
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hozdic is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (22) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sparxx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hozdic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
Dragan Hozdic retains his heavyweight title!
Dragan Hozdic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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