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CWC 288 - Helsinki PBP Commentary |
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jorge Dos Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sulvar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dos Santos to the mat! Dos Santos manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dos Santos (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Sulvar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sulvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dos Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos has his hands clasped together around Sulvar's back. He's all about the action.
Sulvar controlling the action here. #T1#
Sulvar moves into full mount! Dos Santos won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Santos (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Sulvar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sulvar content just to control the position here.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dos Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.#T3#
Dos Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sulvar tries to control but Dos Santos wriggling away.
Sulvar controlling the pace for now.
Dos Santos stops Sulvar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sulvar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dos Santos wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.#SUB2#
Sulvar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dos Santos manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dos Santos's legs.
Dos Santos is trying to improve his position.
Sulvar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sulvar taking a breather here.
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Dos Santos is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sulvar controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away. #SUB2#
Sulvar tries for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
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. #T6#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Dos Santos is letting Sulvar control him for a moment.
Sulvar has control of an arm but Dos Santos manages to advance to Sulvar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dos Santos (4) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar rolls, trying to escape but Dos Santos keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for the choke from the back position but Sulvar is controlling his hands well.
Sulvar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
#T8##SUB2#
Sulvar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sulvar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Santos 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. #T9##SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sulvar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Sulvar's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sulvar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Santos (4) vs (7) Sulvar
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sulvar passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dos Santos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T11##SUB2#
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar moves into full mount! Dos Santos won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Santos (4) vs (10) Sulvar
Sulvar looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
It looks like Sulvar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sulvar wants to control the action but instead Dos Santos gets a body lock and reverses into Sulvar's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Santos (6) vs (10) Sulvar
Dos Santos trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos 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. #T13#
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dos Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dos Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Santos (6) vs (12) Sulvar
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass. #T14#
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar is thwarting Dos Santos's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Sulvar is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos is pressing down on Sulvar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 12 to 6.
Tres Sulvar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Guillo Perez !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Perez shoots in and bounces Lemieux off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Perez
Lemieux looking to control.
Perez pushes down on Lemieux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lemieux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez being controlled here momentarily.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position.
#T1#
Perez trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Perez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lemieux 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lemieux is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (2) Perez #SUB2#
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemieux passes Perez 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Perez is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lemieux passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (2) Perez
Lemieux looking to control but Perez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Lemieux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Perez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lemieux controlling from mount.
We've been informed that Perez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Perez is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Lemieux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Perez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Perez tries to hold on but Lemieux pushes him away. #SUB#
Lemieux looking for a guillotine from mount but Perez is having none of it.
Perez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lemieux fails to advance to Perez 's back.
Lemieux wants to control the pace but Perez is squirming around nicely.
Lemieux avoids the attempt from Perez to control.#T5#
Lemieux looking to control but Perez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Perez wants to get back to full guard.
Lemieux is thwarting Perez 's attempts to control the position.
Perez moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Lemieux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Perez 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.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Perez 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.
Perez can't keep his opponent in guard - Lemieux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
Lemieux is keen to just control but Perez is a slippery customer.
Lemieux prevents Perez from improving his position.#T7#
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux is thwarting Perez 's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
Perez tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.
Lemieux tries to pass to full mount but Perez defends it.
Perez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Perez working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Perez working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Lemieux is pushing down on Perez 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Perez is fighting to maintain full guard but Lemieux has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perez wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lemieux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lemieux's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (5) vs (6) Perez #T9#
Lemieux tries to break free.
Lemieux trying to control the hands but Perez won't let him. #SUB2#
Perez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Lemieux right now.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Lemieux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lemieux tries to hold on but Perez pushes him away. #T10##SUB2#
Perez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lemieux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lemieux is looking to regain half guard here but Perez keeps moving and retains side control.
Perez trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux struggling a bit here.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Perez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (5) vs (8) Perez
Lemieux is squirming around, avoiding Perez 's attempts to control the action.
Lemieux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Perez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lemieux wants to hold on but Perez pushes him away.
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lemieux 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: Lemieux (7) vs (8) Perez #T12#
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Perez working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Perez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lemieux controls the pace.#SUB2#
Perez has his foot on Lemieux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemieux works his way back into a safe position though.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Perez is retaining full guard.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Perez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemieux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck. #T13##SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Perez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lemieux is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Perez . Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (10) vs (8) Perez
Perez looks winded!
Perez is trying to get back to half guard.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lemieux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Perez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (12) vs (8) Perez #T14#
Lemieux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Perez wants to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux trying to control but Perez is having none of it.
Perez regains half guard.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Perez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
Perez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perez .#SUB2#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
A very excited looking Don Lemieux 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 20 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nielsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Fortier has picked Nielsen up - he's going for a ride! Fortier dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Fortier
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.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Fortier keeps him under control.
Fortier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nielsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Fortier 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.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.#T1##SUB2#
Fortier drops back looking for a leg! Nielsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nielsen manages to kick Fortier off! Fortier jumps back into Nielsen's guard. #SUB#
Nielsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Fortier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fortier stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen has his hands on Fortier's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Fortier drops back looking for a leg! Nielsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nielsen manages to kick Fortier off! Fortier jumps back into Nielsen's guard. #T2#
Fortier wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Fortier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Fortier postures up. #SUB2#
Fortier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Fortier postures up.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fortier is one step ahead there.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Fortier controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fortier stands and throws Nielsen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (5) Fortier#SUB2#
Fortier is trying to get an arm triangle but Nielsen is defending well. #SUB2#
Fortier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Fortier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nielsen, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Fortier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nielsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nielsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SUB2#
Fortier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nielsen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Fortier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nielsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Fortier tries for a kimura but Nielsen is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Nielsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Fortier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Fortier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fortier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nielsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Fortier#SUB2#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
Fortier is not content to let Nielsen control the position.#T6#
Fortier is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fortier avoid being mounted?
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Fortier is defending against the submission attempts here by Nielsen.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fortier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Nielsen is thwarting Fortier's attempts to control the position.
Nielsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
Nielsen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (5) Fortier
Fortier has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Nielsen's lack of action.
Nielsen trying to control from half guard but Fortier is working away. #T8#
Nielsen wants to free his trapped foot but Fortier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fortier is not content to let Nielsen control the position.#SUB#
Nielsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fortier is just riding it out for now. Nielsen eventually gives up the hold.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fortier keeps working.
Fortier trying to control but Nielsen postures up.
#T9#
Fortier won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
Fortier is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fortier gets full guard.#SUB2#
Fortier working for a triangle but Nielsen defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fortier is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nielsen has his hands clasped together but Fortier extends and breaks Nielsen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fortier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Fortier!
After winning the bout, Hercules Fortier 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Zhan Dhelan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Huhrera as Dhelan shoots in.#CL#
Dhelan closes the distance and clinches.
Huhrera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dhelan gets underhooks to prevent Huhrera 's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Huhrera works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dhelan (0) vs (2) Huhrera
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Dhelan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Huhrera passes into half guard.
Huhrera is keen to just control but Dhelan is a slippery customer.
Huhrera prevents Dhelan from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Huhrera is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Huhrera is looking for a kimura here.
Dhelan moves into full guard.
#T1#
Dhelan trying to control the position.
Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Huhrera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dhelan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Huhrera advances to half guard.
Dhelan is refusing to be controlled, as Huhrera sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Huhrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dhelan sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Dhelan trying to control but Huhrera postures up.
#SUB2#
Dhelan makes his way to full guard, as Huhrera worked for a kimura.
Huhrera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dhelan's guard. #SUB2#
Huhrera seems to be working for a kimura but Dhelan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Huhrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dhelan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dhelan is staying active underneath Huhrera , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Huhrera is working for a kimura but Dhelan is defending it quite comfortably.
Dhelan keeping control of the position.
Dhelan trying to hold on to Huhrera 's head to control him but Huhrera postures up.
Still in half guard, Huhrera seems content to control.
Huhrera tries to pass to full mount but Dhelan defends it.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dhelan keeps working.
Huhrera is looking to stall here but Dhelan recovers full guard.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Dhelan is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dhelan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Huhrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Dhelan keeps moving.
Huhrera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Dhelan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dhelan is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera trying to control but Dhelan is working from the bottom.
Dhelan trying to control the position.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Dhelan keeps moving. #SUB#
Huhrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dhelan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huhrera has managed to get both his arms back between Dhelan's legs - danger averted.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Dhelan is keeping the position.#T6#
Huhrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (0) vs (5) Huhrera
Huhrera wants to control but Dhelan is keeping him busy.
Huhrera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Huhrera 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 Dhelan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dhelan keeps working. #SUB2#
Huhrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huhrera controls the position.#T7##SUB2#
Huhrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huhrera wants to control but Dhelan is keeping him busy.
Dhelan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Huhrera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huhrera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Huhrera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dhelan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8#
Dhelan struggling a bit here.
Dhelan is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Huhrera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Huhrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huhrera advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dhelan (0) vs (7) Huhrera #T9#
Dhelan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huhrera trying to control but Dhelan is having none of it.
Huhrera wants to take Dhelan's back here but Dhelan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Huhrera has control of Dhelan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dhelan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T10##SUB2#
Huhrera moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dhelan has worked his arm free - good work by Dhelan!
Dhelan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dhelan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dhelan is looking to regain half guard here but Huhrera keeps moving and retains side control.
Dhelan regains half guard.
Huhrera trying to advance position but Dhelan counters by regaining guard. #T11#
Dhelan working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Dhelan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Huhrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dhelan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huhrera controls the pace.
Huhrera looking to pass the guard.
Huhrera is stalling in the full guard.
Dhelan working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dhelan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huhrera defends it easily.#SUB#
Dhelan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huhrera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huhrera looking to pass the guard.
Huhrera passes Dhelan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Huhrera wants to control but Dhelan is keeping him busy.
Dhelan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Huhrera jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (0) vs (10) Huhrera #T13##SUB2#
Huhrera tries for a kimura but Dhelan is defending well.
Dhelan prevents Huhrera from moving into mount.
Dhelan is looking to regain half guard here but Huhrera keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Huhrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dhelan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dhelan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huhrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huhrera advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dhelan (0) vs (12) Huhrera
Dhelan can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Huhrera with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T14#
Dhelan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Huhrera wants to take a breather but Dhelan is having none of it.
Huhrera is thwarting Dhelan's attempts to control the position.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Dhelan is defending well.
Huhrera is thwarting Dhelan's attempts to control the position.
Huhrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dhelan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Huhrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dhelan defends it well. #SUB2#
Huhrera is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera wins on points by 12 to 0.
A victorious Julio Valeron Huhrera 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bill Newton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Newton instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Merel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Newton regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Newton (0) vs (2) Merel#SUB#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Merel pushes his legs off easily.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Merel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Newton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (2) vs (2) Merel
Merel working a defensive guard here.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton'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.
Merel wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newton slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merel is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merel avoid being mounted?
Merel moves into full guard.
Newton passes Merel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Merel is controlling Newton's trapped leg to prevent Newton from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merel is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Merel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Merel is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Merel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merel is pulling down on Newton's head. It's preventing any offense from Newton, at least for the moment.#T3#
Newton pushes down on Merel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merel is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura but Merel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Merel still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Merel has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Newton (2) vs (6) Merel#T4#
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Merel tries for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Newton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Merel is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.
Newton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Newton is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Newton sneaks back into half guard.
Merel is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
My spies in Sprawl & Brawl inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merel is pressing down on Newton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newton is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Merel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
Merel trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Merel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Newton moves into full guard.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merel wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass. #SUB#
Merel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merel has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Merel wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Merel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Merel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (2) vs (9) Merel
Newton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Newton! Score +2 for reaching mount: Newton (2) vs (11) Merel#SUB2#
Merel looking for a guillotine from mount but Newton is having none of it.
Merel controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Merel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Merel tries to control but Newton wriggling away.
Newton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
Merel trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom. #T8#
Newton tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg.
Merel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (2) vs (14) Merel
Merel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Newton is looking to escape.
Merel controlling from the full mount.
Merel wants to control the pace but Newton is squirming around nicely.
Newton is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Merel is working for a guillotine from mount but Newton frees his head quite easily.
#T9#
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton is squirming around, avoiding Merel's attempts to control the action.
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Newton regains half guard.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Newton is defending well.
Newton tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.#T10#
Merel trying to mount his opponent but Newton defends it.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Merel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Newton sees it coming and defends easily.
Merel prevents Newton from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Newton is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merel is pushing down on Newton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Newton is fighting to maintain full guard but Merel has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11#
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton manages to get to full guard.
Newton keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass. #SUB#
Newton is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Merel frees his head nicely. Oh but Newton has switched to an armbar! Merel is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bill Newton! |
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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 6 wins and 3 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Couceiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Couceiro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Couceiro lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (0) Tower
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tower has his foot on Couceiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Couceiro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tower looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couceiro 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass. #T1#
Tower trying to keep a closed guard but Couceiro is proving a slippery customer.
Couceiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Tower looking for a guillotine here but Couceiro defends easily.
Couceiro pushing down on Tower's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro'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.
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tower keeps working.
Couceiro prevents Tower from improving his position.
Couceiro slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Couceiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Couceiro prevents Tower from improving his position.
Tower is staying active underneath Couceiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Couceiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tower regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tower looking for a sweep. Not yet Tower, not yet. #T3#
Couceiro postures up.
Couceiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Couceiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Tower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Couceiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Couceiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Couceiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tower for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Couceiro passes into half guard.
Tower is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Couceiro seems content to control.
Tower regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5##SUB2#
Tower is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couceiro defends well.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Tower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Tower is retaining full guard.
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Tower looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couceiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Couceiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (5) vs (0) Tower#T6#
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tower keeps working.
Tower prevents Couceiro from moving into mount.
Couceiro trying to control the position but Tower is working away.
Tower sneaks back into half guard.
Couceiro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tower is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Couceiro pulls his head out easily. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tower tries to get to full guard but Couceiro has control of the leg.
Couceiro trying to control from half guard but Tower is working away.
Couceiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tower gets full guard.
Couceiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couceiro forces his way into half guard.
Couceiro prevents Tower from improving his position.#T8#
Tower is staying active underneath Couceiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Couceiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Couceiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Tower is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Couceiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Couceiro prevents Tower from improving his position.
Well, if Couceiro 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.
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Tower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tower has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Couceiro. Oh but Tower has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Couceiro goes limp - he's gone! Tower jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tori sprawls well. Tori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tori looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cruz (4) vs (0) Tori
Tori is looking to reverse the position.
Tori trying to remain calm as Cruz controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Cruz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cruz prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz'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 manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts.#SUB#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tori is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tori doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Tori wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tori tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Tori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tori has his hands clasped together around Cruz's back. He's all about the action.
Tori works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now.
Cruz preventing the sweep. #T3#
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tori is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Tori wants to sweep but no luck.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tori keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz won't allow Tori to sweep him here. #T5#
Tori working a defensive guard here.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Tori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (2) Tori
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tori wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cruz 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.
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#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6##SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Tori defends easily.
#SUB#
Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tori is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (4) vs (5) Tori
Cruz being controlled for a moment.
Cruz tries to bench press Tori off him but Tori keeps the position. #T7#
Cruz manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tori in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Cruz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tori pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (4) vs (8) Tori
Cruz tries to improve his position but instead Tori has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (4) vs (11) Tori
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cruz is trying to break free.
Cruz staying busy and making it hard for Tori to control. #SUB2#
Tori working for a choke but Cruz is defending well. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Will Tori go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori keeps control of the position easily here as Cruz tries to buck him off.
Will Tori go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9#
Cruz is really stuck here.
Cruz staying busy and making it hard for Tori to control.
Tori has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cruz's body.
Cruz tries to roll but Tori sticks to his back.
Cruz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Tori has control of the leg. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tori controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tori is aware though and is defending well.
Tori trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Tori pushes his legs off easily.
#T11##SUB#
Cruz 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.
Tori won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Tori engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tori is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (4) vs (14) Tori
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz stops Tori from passing to mount.
Tori trying to control the position but Cruz is working away. #T12#
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tori's best efforts.
Tori trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Cruz tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Tori looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz 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.
Tori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Tori advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz is looking to get back to full guard here but Tori has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (4) vs (17) Tori
Cruz is trying to work for a sweep but Tori has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (4) vs (19) Tori#SUB2#
Cruz tries to improve his position but Tori has taken his back! Tori has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cruz tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tori pushes Cruz away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rap Tori!
A very excited looking Rap Tori rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Carl Moore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jello gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moore (0) vs (4) Jello
Jello working away.#SUB2#
Jello tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jello has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moore is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LET Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jello tries to advance to mount but can't.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore wants to control but Jello postures up.#T1#
Moore trying to remain calm as Jello controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Jello 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.
Moore tries to bench press Jello off him but Jello keeps the position.
Jello is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Moore manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Jello not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello trying to advance position but Moore counters by regaining guard.
Moore controlling the position.
Moore is trying to keep Jello in close.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Moore keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moore keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Jello stands and throws Moore's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moore (0) vs (7) Jello#SUB2#
Jello tries for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
Moore is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it. #T4#
Moore is trying to escape the position but Jello is controlling the position.
Moore prevents Jello from moving into mount.
Jello wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Moore is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Jello working away.
Jello has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Moore (0) vs (9) Jello
Moore really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jello wants to take Moore's back here but Moore is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T6#
Jello controlling his opponent.
Moore is trying to escape the mount but Jello keeps good control and instead manages to take Moore's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Moore (0) vs (12) Jello
Moore tries to escape the position.
Jello is not going to allow Moore to sit and survive in this position.
Jello controls the action.#T7##SUB2#
Jello is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moore knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moore for a finish.
Moore prevents Jello from getting a body triangle.
Jello avoiding Moore 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Jello go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8##SUB2#
Jello looking to break Moore's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Moore remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jello will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Moore tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Moore fending off the submission attempt from Jello. #SUB2#
Moore is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jello gets his way!
#SUB2#
Jello looking for the choke from the back. #T9##SUB2#
Jello is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Moore trying to control the hands but Jello breaks the grip.
Moore looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jello.
Jello controlling well, preventing Moore from escaping the position.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
Jello is not going to allow Moore to sit and survive in this position.
Moore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jello is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jello struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Jello is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moore knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moore for a finish.
A lull in the action here.
#T11#
Moore wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Jello has the hooks in. Moore is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Moore trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Moore rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Moore trying to control but Jello postures up.
Jello is pressing down on Moore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moore is holding on for now. #T12#
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Jello sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jello is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Moore! Score +3 for passing guard: Moore (0) vs (15) Jello
Well,Moore is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Jello tries to control but Moore wriggling away.
Jello content just to control the position here. #T13#
Moore is working to get back to half guard.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moore is looking to escape.
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moore tries to control Jello's body but Jello pushes him off. Moore squirms to his side and now Jello has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Moore (0) vs (18) Jello
Moore tries to break free.
#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Jello is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moore is defending well though. Jello let's go of the attempt for now.
Jello tries to get the hooks in deep but Moore pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 18 to 0.
Moldy Jello thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 28 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Mazzini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Gracie
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Mazzini to get to half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Mazzini is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Mazzini control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is in trouble now - Mazzini has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie prevents Mazzini from taking his back.#T1#
Mazzini tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Mazzini seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Mazzini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Mazzini moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
#T2#
Gracie regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzini uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (8) vs (0) Gracie
Mazzini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Mazzini moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (11) vs (0) Gracie#T3#
Mazzini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Mazzini looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mazzini will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mazzini controlling the positon.
Mazzini has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mazzini is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mazzini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mazzini keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mazzini's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (11) vs (2) Gracie
Mazzini is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Mazzini keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie is pushing down on Mazzini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mazzini is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Mazzini gets back to full guard.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Mazzini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (13) vs (2) Gracie
Mazzini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (16) vs (2) Gracie#T6#
Mazzini has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mazzini (18) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Mazzini's attempts to control the action.
Mazzini takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (21) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to roll but Mazzini sticks to his back.
#T7##SUB#
Mazzini working for a choke but Gracie reverses nicely into Mazzini 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (21) vs (4) Gracie
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Mazzini keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom. #T8#
Mazzini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mazzini is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mazzini avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mazzini is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mazzini actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Mazzini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mazzini.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (21) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position but Mazzini is working away.
Mazzini is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mazzini (21) vs (9) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie tries to take his opponent's back but Mazzini turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (23) vs (9) Gracie#T10##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mazzini works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Mazzini is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Mazzini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is looking to control Mazzini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to improve his position but Mazzini is controlling well.
#T12#
Mazzini wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mazzini stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Mazzini postures up.
Mazzini trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Mazzini is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass. #T13##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mazzini passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (26) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mazzini's best efforts.
Mazzini is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie wants to control but Mazzini is keeping busy.
Mazzini wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T14#
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Mazzini trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mazzini takes the fight on points by 26 to 9.
Our winner, Vito Mazzini, 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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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 12 wins and 7 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cubbedge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Al Jhit quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
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) Cubbedge #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Al Jhit wants to work for an arm triangle but Cubbedge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it. #T1#
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cubbedge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Jhit is pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cubbedge is holding on for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. #T2#
Al Jhit stalling away here and it's allowed Cubbedge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Al Jhit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Al Jhit postures up.
#T3#
Al Jhit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Cubbedge pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Cubbedge
Cubbedge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cubbedge defends it easily.#T6##SUB#
Al Jhit has an active guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass into half guard.
Cubbedge controlling the pace.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Al Jhit moves into full guard.
#T7##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Cubbedge pushes his legs off easily.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cubbedge defends well.
Cubbedge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8##SUB#
Cubbedge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cubbedge defends it easily.#T9#
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
Cubbedge wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy. #T10#
Cubbedge passes into side control, despite Al Jhit's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (7) Cubbedge
Al Jhit manages to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit has a hand on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cubbedge takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (10) Cubbedge
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.#SUB2#
Cubbedge working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cubbedge wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T11#
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cubbedge takes Al Jhit's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Al Jhit is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (2) vs (13) Cubbedge
Al Jhit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Al Jhit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Al Jhit is looking to control Cubbedge 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep. #T13#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (16) Cubbedge
Al Jhit is trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge tries to move to mount but Al Jhit blocks the move with his legs.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Cubbedge wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit tries to improve position but can't.
Al Jhit tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cubbedge easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (2) vs (18) Cubbedge
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 18 to 2.
A very excited looking Bart Cubbedge 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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