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CWC - Christmas Carnage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ulatov fails to land the takedown.
Ulatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magomedov circles away.
Ulatov dives in and grabs Magomedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes down on Ulatov's head and hops out.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Ulatov is quick to defend against it.
Khalid Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ulatov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ulatov or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov. No joy for Ulatov on that attempt.
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ulatov.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Ulatov is quick to defend against it.
Ulatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Magomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Ulatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Magomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ulatov did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Ulatov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controlling the pace.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ulatov for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Magomedov is stalling here. Ulatov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Magomedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ulatov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Ulatov
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ulatov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ulatov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ulatov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (6) vs (4) Ulatov
Magomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ulatov's body.
Magomedov tries to get the hooks in deep but Ulatov pushed the leg off.
Magomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ulatov's body.
#SUB#
Ulatov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (6) vs (6) Ulatov#T2#
Ulatov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Magomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (8) vs (6) Ulatov#SUB2#
Ulatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Magomedov stays in close to Ulatov's body and controls the position.
Ulatov can't keep his opponent in guard - Magomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Ulatov defending well. #T3#
Magomedov controlling the pace.
Magomedov is trying to control. Ulatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Magomedov 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.
#SUB2#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Magomedov is taking a breather. Ulatov 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.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ulatov is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Ulatov is working away. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.
Ulatov is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Magomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ulatov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Magomedov continues to stall.#SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (11) vs (6) Ulatov
Ulatov is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Ulatov regains half guard.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (14) vs (6) Ulatov#T8#
Magomedov trying to control but Ulatov is having none of it.
Ulatov tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedov tries to take his opponent's back but Ulatov turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (14) vs (8) Ulatov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #T9#
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Ulatov tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Ulatov looking to pass the guard.
Ulatov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10#
Magomedov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov gets full guard.
Ulatov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura here.
Ulatov trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ulatov is one step ahead there.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Ulatov postures up.
Ulatov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ulatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Ulatov's head to control him but Ulatov postures up.
#T12#
Magomedov is pressing down on Ulatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov looking to control.
Ulatov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magomedov looking to control.
#SUB#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ulatov looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Magomedov controls Ulatov momentarily but Ulatov frees himself.
Magomedov is really struggling to control Ulatov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ulatov stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Ulatov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Ulatov defends easily.
#T14#
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Ulatov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Ulatov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Ulatov tries to pass.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulatov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Khalid Magomedov 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kincaid (0) vs (4) Hell
Kincaid tries to bench press Hell off him but Hell keeps the position. #SUB2#
Hell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kincaid, who protects the arm well.
Kincaid tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Hell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kincaid, who protects the arm well.
Hell wants to control but Kincaid is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep.
Kincaid manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Hell trying to control from half guard but Kincaid is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hell wants to free his trapped foot but Kincaid is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hell prevents Kincaid from improving his position.
Hell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kincaid keeps working.
Hell slows the pace down in half guard.
Kincaid is trying to maintain the position but Hell is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kincaid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kincaid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hell keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kincaid working for a triangle but Hell defends it easily.
Hell advances to half guard.
Hell wants to pass to mount but Kincaid is defending the position. #T3#
Hell trying to control the action but Kincaid is working from the bottom.
Hell trying to control the pace.
Hell is looking to take a break and control but Kincaid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kincaid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hell uses his free foot to push down on Kincaid's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kincaid. Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (0) vs (7) Hell
Kincaid prevents Hell from taking his back.
Hell avoids the attempt from Kincaid to control.
Hell trying to control but Kincaid is having none of it.
Hell takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kincaid (0) vs (10) Hell#T5#
Kincaid prevents Hell from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Hell is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kincaid taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Hell!
A very excited looking Ryan Hell 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Ben Watson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Conforto clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Brown pulls guard. #SUB2#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conforto is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Conforto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Brown
Conforto controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Brown
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Conforto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (2) vs (6) Brown
Conforto 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.
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Conforto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Conforto tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Conforto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brown jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (2) vs (9) Brown#T2#
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Brown trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Conforto is looking for a sweep.
Brown working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Conforto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Conforto regains half guard.
Conforto wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#T4#
Brown wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy.
Conforto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
Conforto trying to control but Brown postures up.
Conforto tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#T5#
Conforto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Brown wants to pass to mount but Conforto is defending the position.
Conforto is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Conforto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conforto wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Conforto is trying to control but Brown manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (2) vs (12) Brown
Conforto tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown prevents Conforto from getting the reversal.
Conforto is trying to reverse the position but instead Brown has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (2) vs (15) Brown
Conforto tries to escape the position.
Conforto trying to control the action but Brown just sinks the hooks in.
Brown keeps control of the position as Conforto tries to break free.
#T8#
Conforto trying to control the position but Brown manages to sink in the hooks.
Conforto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Conforto can't escape 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.
Conforto is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Brown controlling the positon.
Conforto wants to control his opponent's hands but Brown gets his hands free. #T9#
What can Conforto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Conforto is trying to break free.
Brown struggling to keep hold of the position.
Conforto wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Conforto has hold of Brown's leg, trying to break free but it's let Brown lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Conforto is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Brown throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Brown!
A relieved looking Joshua Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mondragon closes the distance and clinches.
Mondragon goes for a takedown attempt but Azaryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Azaryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mondragon tries to avoid it but Azaryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mondragon to the ground. Mondragon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Mondragon has closed the distance and engaged Azaryan in a clinch.
Mondragon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Azaryan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mondragon stops a takedown attempt from Azaryan.
#TD#
Azaryan has Mondragon pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Azaryan pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Mondragon tumbling to the mat - Azaryan dives into Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon is pulling down on Azaryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Azaryan, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Azaryan looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is stalling in the full guard.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Azaryan wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon looking to sit in guard and control but Azaryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mondragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Azaryan is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Azaryan has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Azaryan stalling.
Mondragon keeping control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Still in half guard, Azaryan seems content to control.#SUB#
Azaryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Azaryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Azaryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T6#
Mondragon looking to control.
Mondragon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Azaryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mondragon controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself. #T7#
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (4) Mondragon
Mondragon passes into half guard. #T8#
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Azaryan defending well.
Mondragon controlling the pace.
Mondragon wants to control but Azaryan is keeping him busy. #T9#
Azaryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon tries to pass to full mount but Azaryan defends it.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Azaryan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mondragon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (4) vs (7) Mondragon
Azaryan is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Azaryan wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Azaryan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (4) vs (10) Mondragon
Good control from Mondragon.
Mondragon has the hooks in. Azaryan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
More stalling from Mondragon.
Mondragon wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.#T13#
Azaryan tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
Mondragon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mondragon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Azaryan trying to control the hands but Mondragon won't let him.
Azaryan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mondragon controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mondragon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 10 to 4.
Esteban Mondragon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo darts in looking for a takedown but Hirsch gets double underhooks and turns Lo into the ropes. #TD2#
Lo shoots in and gets a takedown into Hirsch's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Lo
Hirsch working a defensive guard here.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully.
Hirsch is trying to keep Lo in close.
#T1#
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hirsch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (2) Lo
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #T2#
Lo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lo keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
Hirsch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hirsch is looking to pass into half guard but Lo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (4) Lo
Hirsch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hirsch controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Hirsch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hirsch is trying to hold Lo in close to prevent damage but Lo has managed to pass into half guard.
Hirsch gets full guard.#T4#
Hirsch is trying to keep Lo in close.
Hirsch has control of Lo's left arm, preventing Lo from doing any damage.
My spies in Outlier Martial Arts inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hirsch working a defensive guard here.
Hirsch is pulling down on Lo's head to control his posture.
Hirsch is trying to hold Lo in close to prevent damage but Lo has managed to pass into half guard.
#T5#
Hirsch is refusing to be controlled, as Lo sits in half guard.
Hirsch trying to hold on to Lo's head to control him but Lo postures up.
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lo is looking to take a break and control but Hirsch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Hirsch wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hirsch is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lo jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (2) vs (7) Lo
Hirsch manages to get back to half guard.
Lo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hirsch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (6) vs (7) Lo
Lo tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lo really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Hirsch's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Hirsch not allowing Lo to control his hands.
What can Lo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8#
Hirsch wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Hirsch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lo's body.
Hirsch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T9#
Hirsch really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lo.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hirsch's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Hirsch working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T10#
Hirsch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Hirsch.
Hirsch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lo for as long as he can get away with.
Lo prevents Hirsch from getting a body triangle.#T11#
Hirsch biding his time, controlling Lo.
Lo is really stuck here.
Hirsch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hirsch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lo's body.
Lo is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Lo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hirsch.
Lo turns into Hirsch and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (6) vs (9) Lo
Hirsch is trying to keep Lo in close.
Lo won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here. #T13#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hirsch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch controlling Lo's posture. #T14#
Hirsch trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there.
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch pulls Lo in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 9 to 6. |
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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 21 wins and 14 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
MacGowan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tetsuo (0) vs (2) MacGowan
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
MacGowan controlling the pace.
It looks like MacGowan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
MacGowan prevents Tetsuo from improving his position.
Tetsuo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
Tetsuo wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Tetsuo controlling the position for now.
Tetsuo wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
Tetsuo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Still in half guard, MacGowan seems content to control.#T3#
MacGowan is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that MacGowan 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.
Tetsuo trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
Tetsuo is refusing to be controlled, as MacGowan sits in half guard. #T4#
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tetsuo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tetsuo is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tetsuo avoid being mounted?
Tetsuo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan controlling the action here. #T5#
Tetsuo wants to get back to full guard.
Tetsuo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Tetsuo defending well.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Tetsuo is working from the bottom. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacGowan in particular looking to stall.
Tetsuo is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan not doing much here.
Tetsuo trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#T7#
MacGowan wants to free his trapped foot but Tetsuo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tetsuo! Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (0) vs (5) MacGowan
Tetsuo 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.#T8#
MacGowan controlling the action here.
MacGowan is pressing down on Tetsuo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tetsuo is holding on for now.
Tetsuo tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tetsuo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Tetsuo trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Well, if MacGowan 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.
Tetsuo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Tetsuo is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
MacGowan is trying to control the action in half guard but Tetsuo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan controlling the pace.
Tetsuo wants to get back to full guard.
Tetsuo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
Tetsuo is not content to let MacGowan control the position.#T12#
Tetsuo trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tetsuo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
Tetsuo wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#T13#
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Tetsuo is having none of it.
MacGowan not doing much here.
Tetsuo is holding on to half guard well.
Tetsuo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Tetsuo controlling the position for now.
Tetsuo tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan is thwarting Tetsuo's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Shane MacGowan 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.
In defeat, Jurgen Tetsuo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Want a Rematch As soon as tomorrow'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Diaz clinches up against the ropes.
Dravezesdi is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Diaz 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.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz working a defensive guard but Dravezesdi passes into half guard.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Dravezesdi seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Diaz is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dravezesdi is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (3) vs (0) Diaz
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Diaz is working away. #T3#
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#T4#
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz 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.
Dravezesdi postures up.
#T5#
Diaz has Dravezesdi pulled in close to control his posture.
Dravezesdi looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (3) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Diaz trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (3) vs (5) Diaz
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Dravezesdi is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
Dravezesdi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.
Diaz is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?#T7#
Diaz wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi is looking to stall here but Diaz recovers full guard.
Dravezesdi pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8#
Diaz is pressing down on Dravezesdi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz 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.
Dravezesdi passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Diaz stops Dravezesdi from passing to mount.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (10) vs (5) Diaz
Dravezesdi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Dravezesdi fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (13) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diaz breaks Dravezesdi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (7) Diaz#T12#
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz pushes down on Dravezesdi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.#T14#
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving. #SUB#
Dravezesdi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diaz has picked Dravezesdi up and slammed him! Dravezesdi can't keep hold of the triangle and Diaz manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (10) Diaz
Dravezesdi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping him busy.
Dravezesdi tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dick Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 28 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini shoots and misses #TD2#
and Wangler counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Wangler
Wangler controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wangler controls the pace.
Let's hope that Wangler 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.#T1#
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Wangler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vicini wants to control the position but Wangler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Wangler is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Well, if Wangler 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.
#SUB2#
Wangler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vicini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wangler.
Vicini tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.#T3#
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini 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.
Wangler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini is looking to sweep but instead, Wangler has passed into half guard.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini has a hand on Wangler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wangler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (0) vs (5) Wangler
Vicini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (0) vs (8) Wangler#SUB2#
Wangler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vicini defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5#
Vicini tries to escape but Wangler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wangler controlling the positon.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Vicini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (8) Wangler
Vicini pushes down on Wangler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vicini wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy. #T6#
Vicini stalling away here and it's allowed Wangler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vicini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Wangler controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Wangler wants to sweep but no luck. #T7##SUB2#
Wangler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vicini is aware though and is defending well.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Vicini trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Wangler is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Vicini trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.#T9#
Wangler pulls Vicini in close to prevent any damage.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wangler, not yet. #T10#
Wangler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wangler's guard.
Wangler is doing well to control the position and prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Wangler is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Vicini wants to take a breather but Wangler is having none of it.
Wangler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T11#
Wangler gets full guard.#SUB#
Vicini drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wangler dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (10) Wangler
Wangler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.#T12#
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wangler passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (13) Wangler
Wangler controlling the position from side mount.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wangler trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom. #T13#
Vicini tries to buck Wangler off but Wangler is having none of it.
Vicini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wangler's best efforts.
Vicini tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14##SUB#
Vicini throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wangler escapes and throws Vicini's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (16) Wangler
Vicini looks to move to half guard but instead Wangler has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (2) vs (18) Wangler
Wangler controlling from mount.
Vicini is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 18 to 2.
Our winner, Bobby Wangler, 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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Co-main event
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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 39 wins and 28 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schultz shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Priest has Schultz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Priest is pressed up against the ropes. Schultz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Priest down to the mat. Priest avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Priest. No joy for Schultz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Priest has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Priest has hold of one of Schultz's legs. Schultz is fighting the takedown attempt but Priest gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Priest
Schultz working a defensive guard but Priest passes into half guard.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Schultz defends it.
Priest is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is keen to just control but Schultz is a slippery customer.#T1#
Schultz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Priest wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Priest wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schultz managing to control the position.
Priest 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. #T3#
Schultz pulls Priest in to control the position.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Schultz is pulling down on Priest's head. It's preventing any offense from Priest, at least for the moment.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.#T4#
Schultz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz controlling Priest's posture.
Priest engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schultz pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Schultz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest 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.
Priest trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.#T7#
Priest wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Schultz.
Schultz controlling Priest's posture.
Priest trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schultz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Priest#T8##SUB2#
Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schultz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Priest trying to control the position.
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schultz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (4) Priest#T9#
Priest wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Schultz trying to control the position here.
Priest trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Priest being controlled here momentarily.
Priest slips nicely into half guard.
Priest stalling. #T11#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schultz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Priest controlling the pace.
Schultz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Schultz controlling the position.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.#T13#
Priest trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (7) Priest
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Schultz is trying to get back to half guard.
Priest wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy. #T14#
Priest working away.
Schultz prevents Priest from moving into mount.
Priest in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Schultz is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz is not content to let Priest control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 7 to 2.
Judas Priest is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Judas Priest 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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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 54 wins and 28 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakuraba circles away.
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pavlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakuraba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pavlov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sakuraba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pavlov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov has his hands on Sakuraba's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov has Sakuraba pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Sakuraba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sakuraba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sakuraba trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #T2#
Sakuraba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Sakuraba
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard. #T3#
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sakuraba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Sakuraba looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom. #T5#
Sakuraba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Sakuraba is working away.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T6#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sakuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving. #T7#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuraba is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Sakuraba is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is keeping the position.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sakuraba wants to hit a sweep here but Pavlov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sakuraba there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Sakuraba#T8#
Sakuraba is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov fails to advance to Sakuraba's back.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Sakuraba is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sakuraba has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sakuraba! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Sakuraba
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass. #T9#
Sakuraba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sakuraba wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sakuraba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Sakuraba#T11#
Sakuraba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Sakuraba trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov stands and throws Sakuraba's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Sakuraba
Pavlov wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy. #T13#
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakuraba keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sakuraba is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Sakuraba instead regains half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakuraba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakuraba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Sakuraba 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A very excited looking Matvey Pavlov 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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