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CWC 286 LA 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 23 losses; Pacer Dalton!
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.
Benjamins stuffs the takedown.
Benjamins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dalton manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Dalton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benjamins is trying to defend but Dalton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benjamins (0) vs (2) Dalton
Benjamins trying to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Benjamins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Benjamins moves into full guard.
Benjamins working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Benjamins trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton won't allow Benjamins to sweep him here. #T1#
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benjamins is keeping the position for now.
Benjamins trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton advances to half guard.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Benjamins is defending the position. #T2#
Benjamins is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Benjamins is trying to get back to full guard.
Benjamins trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamins is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Benjamins tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Dalton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
Benjamins is trying to control but can't.
Benjamins wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Dalton trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Benjamins looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Benjamins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benjamins.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Dalton pushing down on Benjamins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dalton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (0) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton takes Benjamins's back. Score +3 for taking back: Benjamins (0) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton is hanging on to Benjamins's back as he tries to escape.
Benjamins trying to control the action but Dalton just sinks the hooks in.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dalton biding his time, controlling Benjamins. #T6#
Dalton is hanging on to Benjamins's back as he tries to escape.
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Benjamins doesn't escape.
Benjamins just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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.
Benjamins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dalton's guard. Nice work there by Benjamins.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (2) vs (8) Dalton
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Dalton managing to control the position.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Benjamins trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom. #T7#
Benjamins looking to pass the guard.
Dalton pulls Benjamins in close to his closed guard and prevents Benjamins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Benjamins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton controlling the position.
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Benjamins is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Benjamins from controlling successfully.
Dalton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (2) vs (10) Dalton#T8#
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Benjamins moves into full guard.
Benjamins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benjamins being controlled here, momentarily.
Dalton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dalton controlling the action here. #T9#
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Benjamins defends it.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dalton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (2) vs (13) Dalton
Dalton wants to take Benjamins's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Yet more stalling tactics from Dalton.#T10#
Dalton moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Benjamins (2) vs (16) Dalton
Benjamins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dalton.
Benjamins tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Benjamins right now.
Benjamins tries to escape the position.
Dalton biding his time, controlling Benjamins.
Dalton is trying to stick to Benjamins's back but Benjamins is turning into Dalton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dalton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Benjamins. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (4) vs (16) Dalton#T11#
Dalton pulls Benjamins in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.
Dalton has Benjamins pulled in close to control his posture.
Benjamins won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton pulls Benjamins in to control the position.
Benjamins preventing the sweep.
Dalton pulls Benjamins in close to his closed guard and prevents Benjamins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Benjamins controlling him for the moment. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Benjamins tries to pass.
Benjamins passes into half guard. #SUB#
Benjamins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dalton is just riding it out for now. Benjamins eventually gives up the hold.
Benjamins wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton tries to roll over but Benjamins keeps him under control.
Benjamins trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Dalton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Benjamins trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton managing to control the position.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (4) vs (18) Dalton
Dalton stays in close to Benjamins's body and controls the position.
Dalton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benjamins's guard. #T14#
Benjamins gets back to full guard.
Dalton stands and throws Benjamins's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (4) vs (21) Dalton
Dalton 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 Benjamins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Benjamins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamins trying to remain calm as Dalton controls from the top position.
Benjamins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 21 to 4.
Our winner, Pacer Dalton, 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso misses with a takedown attempt - Saldini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiso defends it well.
Saldini stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiso. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saldini as he jumps to the side.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiso defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiso fails with a takedown attempt.
Fiso fails to land the takedown.
Saldini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso dives in and grabs Saldini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saldini pushes down on Fiso's head and hops out.
Saldini feints the counter takedown.
Fiso 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.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saldini sprawls well. Saldini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiso defends it well.#T1#
Fiso fails with a takedown attempt.
Saldini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fiso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saldini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fiso shoots in for a double leg but Saldini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiso defends it well.
Fiso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saldini circles away.
Fiso shoots for a takedown but Saldini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Fiso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiso is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Saldini is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Saldini#T3#
Fiso prevents Saldini from getting the reversal.
Fiso wants to take Saldini's back here but Saldini is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saldini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Saldini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Saldini trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saldini for as long as he can get away with.
Fiso is trying to control. Saldini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Fiso prevents Saldini from improving his position.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Saldini is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini keeping control of the position.
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Saldini is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?#T7##SUB#
Fiso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (0) Saldini
Fiso trying to control the position but Saldini is working away. #T8#
Saldini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saldini wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso controlling the position from side mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiso.
Saldini tries to buck Fiso off but Fiso is having none of it.
Saldini is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it. #T9#
Fiso wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Saldini is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Fiso 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 Saldini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiso continues to stall.#T10#
Saldini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Fiso is really struggling to control Saldini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saldini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saldini is trying to escape the position but Fiso is controlling the position.
Saldini is not content to let Fiso control the position. #T11#
Saldini being controlled for a moment.
Fiso trying to control the position but Saldini is working away.
Saldini is looking for a sweep.#T12#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fiso continues to hold on tight.
Fiso tries to move to mount but Saldini blocks the move with his legs.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom here.
Saldini is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Saldini wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Fiso tries to move to mount but Saldini blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Saldini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saldini tries to bench press Fiso off him but Fiso keeps the position.
Saldini is being controlled here.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini is looking for a sweep.
Fiso trying to control the position but Saldini is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Kreepee Krawlee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 23 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thayer enables Krawlee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thayer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krawlee (2) vs (0) Thayer
Krawlee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Krawlee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krawlee has managed to get both his arms back between Thayer's legs - danger averted.
Krawlee is pushing down on Thayer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thayer is fighting to maintain full guard but Krawlee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krawlee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer wants to control but Krawlee is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Krawlee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krawlee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thayer for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krawlee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thayer trying to control from the bottom.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.
Thayer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thayer.#SUB2#
Thayer looking for a guillotine here but Krawlee defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Thayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krawlee passes Thayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krawlee in particular looking to stall.
Krawlee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Thayer wants to control but Krawlee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krawlee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krawlee is one step ahead there.
Krawlee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Thayer keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
Krawlee content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Krawlee'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.#SUB2#
Thayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krawlee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krawlee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Krawlee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Further stalling from Krawlee.#SUB2#
Thayer is looking for a triangle but Krawlee pushes his legs off easily.
Krawlee controlling from the top position. #T7#
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
Krawlee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krawlee preventing the sweep.
Krawlee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Thayer is trying to control the position but Krawlee postures up.
Krawlee controlling from the top position.
Thayer is trying to keep Krawlee in close.
Krawlee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (5) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer is looking to regain half guard here but Krawlee keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Krawlee is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Krawlee moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Krawlee (7) vs (0) Thayer
Krawlee content just to control the position here.
Krawlee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Thayer tries to hold on but Krawlee postures up.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T10#
Thayer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Krawlee is staying active.
Thayer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thayer stops Krawlee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Krawlee content just to control the position here.
Thayer tries to hold on but Krawlee pushes him away.
Thayer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krawlee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Krawlee is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Thayer doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Thayer is looking to improve his position but Krawlee isn't that keen on the idea.
Krawlee controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Thayer tries to control the position but Krawlee now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Krawlee (10) vs (0) Thayer
Krawlee controls the position.
Thayer wants to control his opponent's hands but Krawlee gets his hands free.
Krawlee controlling from the back.
Thayer tries to break free.
Krawlee controlling the position well here. Thayer rolled but Krawlee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Krawlee.
Krawlee continues to hold on tight.
Krawlee controlling well, preventing Thayer from escaping the position.
Krawlee controls the action.
Krawlee is not going to allow Thayer to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Good control from Krawlee.
Thayer rolls, trying to escape but Krawlee keeps control of the position.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krawlee takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Kreepee Krawlee 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Timmermans closes the distance and pushes Tetsuo back into the cage.
Timmermans is trying to pull guard but Tetsuo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Timmermans jumps into guard, dragging Tetsuo to the mat.
Timmermans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tetsuo won't allow Timmermans to sweep him here.
Tetsuo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Timmermans looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Timmermans is trying to control the position but Tetsuo postures up.
Tetsuo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Timmermans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetsuo is one step ahead there.
Timmermans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Timmermans 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.
Tetsuo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timmermans is keeping the position for now.
Timmermans trying to keep a closed guard but Tetsuo is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Timmermans is pulling down on Tetsuo's head. It's preventing any offense from Tetsuo, at least for the moment.
Timmermans looking to control.
Tetsuo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Timmermans looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tetsuo has picked Timmermans up and slammed him! Timmermans can't keep hold of the triangle and Tetsuo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (3) vs (0) Timmermans#T4#
Timmermans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Timmermans tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tetsuo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tetsuo (5) vs (0) Timmermans
Tetsuo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Timmermans tries to hold on but Tetsuo pushes him away. #T5#
Tetsuo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Timmermans is working to get back to half guard.
Timmermans regains half guard.
Tetsuo controlling the action here.
Timmermans is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Timmermans is trying to control but can't.
Timmermans is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Timmermans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tetsuo looking to pass the guard.
Timmermans is controlling Tetsuo's posture.#T7#
Tetsuo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been informed that Timmermans has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Timmermans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Timmermans wants to sweep here but Tetsuo controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Timmermans working a defensive guard here.
Timmermans pulls Tetsuo in to control the position.
Timmermans trying to control the position.
Tetsuo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tetsuo'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.#T9#
Timmermans pulls Tetsuo in to control the position.
Timmermans looking to control but Tetsuo passes into half guard.
Timmermans wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Timmermans is trying is best to control the position here.
Timmermans is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Tetsuo stalling.
Timmermans wants to get back to full guard.
Tetsuo controlling the action here.
Timmermans is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Timmermans keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tetsuo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Timmermans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tetsuo is working away from the top position though.#T12##SUB2#
Timmermans looking for submissions off his back.
Tetsuo controlling the pace.
Tetsuo is keen to just control but Timmermans is a slippery customer.#T13#
Timmermans is holding on to half guard well.
Tetsuo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Timmermans tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Tetsuo controlling the action here.#T14#
Timmermans tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timmermans wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After the big win, Jurgen Tetsuo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 22 wins and 14 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.#TD#
Diaz pulls guard.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz seems keen to control Savkov's posture.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz tries to roll over but Savkov keeps him under control.
Savkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Savkov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Savkov 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.
Diaz is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well. #T3#
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg.
Savkov is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Savkov is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Savkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Savkov#T4#
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Savkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz wants to hold on but Savkov pushes him away.
Savkov fails to take his opponent's back.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz regains half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Diaz is controlling Savkov's trapped leg to prevent Savkov from advancing to side control.
Diaz tries to roll over but Savkov keeps him under control.
Savkov is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz trying to hold on to Savkov's head to control him but Savkov postures up.
Diaz is controlling Savkov's trapped leg to prevent Savkov from advancing to side control.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg. #T6#
Diaz wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy.
Savkov trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz is pulling down on Savkov's head to control his posture. #T7#
Savkov wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz pulls Savkov in to control the position.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Savkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diaz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (3) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T8#
Diaz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9##SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (3) Savkov
Savkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Savkov is controlling an arm, preventing Diaz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Savkov working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Savkov tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Savkov is working to get back to half guard.
Diaz can't control as he wanted to and Savkov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Savkov is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well. #SUB2#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Diaz is taking a breather. Savkov 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.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov has his hands clasped together around Diaz's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
A less than humble Dick Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Andersson shoots for a double leg takedown but Average sprawls well. He's pushed Andersson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Average closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Average
Andersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Average manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (2) Average
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Average being controlled here, momentarily.
Average 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.
Average can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andersson controls the pace.
Average has his hands on Andersson's head, controlling the position.
Andersson content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Andersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Our spies down at at RED BELT ACADEMY inform us that Average has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
Average looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Andersson 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.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Average working a defensive guard here.
Andersson content to stall in guard here.
Average keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass. #T3#
Average manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andersson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (4) Average
We've been hearing good reports from Andersson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (2) vs (7) Average
Andersson wants to control but Average postures up.
Andersson is not content to let Average control the position.
Andersson sneaks back into half guard.
Average prevents Andersson from improving his position.#T4#
Average controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson gets back to full guard.
Andersson looking to control.
Average won't allow Andersson to sweep him here.
Average 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.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Average is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Andersson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Average escapes and throws Andersson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (2) vs (10) Average#T5#
Andersson is not content to let Average control the position.
Average content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Andersson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Average off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (6) vs (10) Average
Andersson avoiding Average 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Andersson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Andersson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Average doesn't escape. #T6#
Average tries to escape but Andersson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Average manages to reverse the position and now he's in Andersson's guard. Nice work there by Average.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (6) vs (12) Average
Average sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson 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: Andersson (8) vs (12) Average
Average trying to control but Andersson postures up.
Average tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg. #T7#
Average is positioning himself well to prevent Andersson advancing to mount.
Average is looking for a sweep. Andersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Average manages to get to full guard.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (11) vs (12) Average#T8#
Andersson controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Andersson tries for a kimura but Average is defending well.
Average is not content to let Andersson control the position. #T9#
Average sneaks back into half guard.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Average is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Andersson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Average is just riding it out for now. Andersson eventually gives up the hold.
Average gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Andersson controlling from the top position.
Andersson trying to control but Average is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Average is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Average wants to sweep here but Andersson controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Average looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Andersson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Average trying to control from the bottom.
Average won't allow Andersson to pass to mount.
Andersson trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Average is looking to control Andersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Average avoid being mounted?
Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Average does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Average wants to get back to full guard.
Average is not content to let Andersson control the position.#T12#
Andersson is looking to advance position but Average won't allow it.
Andersson wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Average holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Average trying to control but Andersson postures up.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Average is looking to control Andersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Average avoid being mounted?#T13#
Andersson wants to pass to mount but Average is defending the position.
Average trying to control but Andersson postures up.
Andersson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Average is staying active underneath Andersson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Average actively working from the bottom here.
Andersson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Average does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Average tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Andersson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (14) vs (12) Average
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Andersson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average seems a little lost for a moment, as Andersson dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andersson takes the fight on points by 14 to 12.
Frank Andersson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 41 wins and 30 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Blood closes the distance and pushes Sparxx back into the cage.
Blood is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Blood tightens his grip and picks Sparxx up, before dumping him to the ground. Sparxx manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Blood
Blood stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx is controlling Blood's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx looking to control.
Sparxx looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blood pushing down on Sparxx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is not content to let Blood control the position.
Sparxx is pressing down on Blood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Blood trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Blood postures up.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blood is one step ahead there.
Sparxx controls Blood momentarily but Blood frees himself.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sparxx has his foot on Blood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blood works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Sparxx seems keen to control Blood's posture.
Blood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass.
Sparxx trying to keep a closed guard but Blood is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Blood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx wants to hit a sweep here but Blood passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparxx there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Blood
Blood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blood is looking to work his way around to Sparxx's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sparxx slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Blood is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Blood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sparxx doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blood.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx is pressing down on Blood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparxx's guard.
Blood uses his free foot to push down on Sparxx's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sparxx. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (8) Blood
Sparxx is looking to get to half guard.
Blood controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Sparxx is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blood trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it. #SUB2#
Blood is working for a guillotine from mount but Sparxx frees his head quite easily.
Blood fails to advance to Sparxx's back. #T6#
Blood can't control as he wanted to and Sparxx manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Sparxx is looking to control Blood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blood in particular looking to stall.
Blood is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Blood perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Blood is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Blood keeps him under control.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Blood passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (11) Blood
Blood working away.
Sparxx trying to remain calm as Blood controls from the top position.
Blood trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
Blood working away.#T8#
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Blood controlling the position from side mount.
Sparxx keeps Blood under control for a moment.
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx is looking to regain half guard here but Blood keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in Broken Dragon Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Blood has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blood wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy. #T9#
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Blood tries for a kimura but Sparxx is defending well.
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparxx tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Blood easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (0) vs (13) Blood
Blood content just to control the position here. #T10#
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
Blood trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Blood pushes him away.
Sparxx is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Blood tries to control but Sparxx wriggling away.
Blood wants to take his opponent's back but Sparxx doesn't allow it.
Blood controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Sparxx is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparxx wants to hold on but Blood pushes him away.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Blood's attempts to control the action.
Sparxx regains half guard.
Sparxx trying to control here.
#T12#
Sparxx gets full guard.
Blood advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (16) Blood
Sparxx tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (0) vs (18) Blood
Sparxx tries to hold on but Blood postures up.
Blood controlling the pace for now.
Blood seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sparxx is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Blood is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sparxx is surviving well by controlling Blood's body position as best he can.
Blood controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Sparxx keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Blood postures up.
Blood controlling from mount.
Blood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparxx is looking to escape. #T14#
Sparxx is looking to get to half guard.
Blood looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blood prevents Sparxx from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blood wins on points by 18 to 0.
Jack Blood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cosades defends well and Al Jhit ends up having to push Cosades into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cosades drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Jhit pulls his leg out and moves away.
Al Jhit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cosades circles away.#TD2#
Cosades throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Al Jhit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cosades is in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Cosades pushes his legs off easily.
Cosades showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit is looking to advance position but Cosades won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cosades gets full guard.#T3#
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Jhit postures up.
#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Jhit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cosades is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades is keeping the position for now.
Cosades looking to control.
Cosades wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Al Jhit is now in half guard.
Cosades trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Cosades manages to get to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Cosades manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Cosades
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Jhit's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosades.
Al Jhit won't allow Cosades to pass to mount. #T7##SUB2#
Cosades seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Jhit manages to get to full guard.
Al Jhit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8##SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
My spies in Oblivion Gate inform me that Cosades has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself. #T9#
Al Jhit has control of Cosades's left arm, preventing Cosades from doing any damage.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cosades is aware though and is defending well.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Al Jhit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (4) Cosades#T11#
Cosades bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (6) Cosades
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Al Jhit has his foot on Cosades's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cosades works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving. #T12#
Cosades stays in close to Al Jhit's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit has Cosades pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Cosades is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Al Jhit has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cosades is looking to defend but Al Jhit has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cosades! Al Jhit pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cosades taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bazar Al Jhit!
After winning the bout, Bazar Al Jhit 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Dyon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Lee#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Dyon pushes his legs off easily.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dyon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Dyon slips nicely into half guard.
Dyon stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee 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: Dyon (2) vs (2) Lee#SUB2#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Dyon is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (4) vs (2) Lee
Lee keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass. #T2#
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lee looking for subs off his back but Dyon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Lee wants to improve his position but Dyon is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon'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#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dyon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dyon.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Dyon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dyon tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (4) vs (4) Lee#T5#
Lee preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dyon has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyon trying to control the position here.
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (6) vs (4) Lee
Dyon trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (6) vs (6) Lee#T6#
Dyon pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Dyon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Dyon has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (6) vs (9) Lee
Lee wants to control the pace but Dyon is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Dyon stops Lee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lee content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon is looking to get to half guard.
Dyon wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Dyon is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Dyon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dyon is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Lee trying to control but Dyon is having none of it.
Dyon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dyon tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee wants to take Dyon's back but he can't do it this time.
Dyon is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dyon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Dyon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dyon. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (6) vs (12) Lee
Dyon is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lee looking to secure an arm triangle but Dyon defends it well.
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T10#
Dyon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee prevents Dyon from improving his position.
Dyon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dyon.
Dyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyon, not yet.
Lee wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Dyon gets back to full guard.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11##SUB#
Dyon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dyon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dyon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12##SUB#
Dyon working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dyon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#T13#
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Dyon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Dyon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dyon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (8) vs (12) Lee#T14#
Dyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (11) vs (12) Lee
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee prevents Dyon from improving position.
Dyon works to advance to full mount. Lee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (13) vs (12) Lee
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
In his post fight interview, Juu Dyon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 34 wins and 6 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hozdic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva Jr did well to prevent Hozdic getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva Jr is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?
Hozdic prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr controlling the position well.
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Hozdic sits in half guard.
Silva Jr gets full guard.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hozdic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Silva Jr managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hozdic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva Jr is tightening it up a little... Hozdic has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hozdic reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hozdic taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Rich Silva Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Dragan Hozdic spoke after the fight, saying 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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