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CWC 291 - Tokyo PBP Commentary |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dagestanskiy slaps away a takedown attempt from Vrjalya, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dagestanskiy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Dagestanskiy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Dagestanskiy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dagestanskiy (2) vs (0) Vrjalya#SUB#
Dagestanskiy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dagestanskiy is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dagestanskiy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dagestanskiy is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Dagestanskiy wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vrjalya has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dagestanskiy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dagestanskiy! Score +3 for passing guard: Dagestanskiy (5) vs (0) Vrjalya
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrjalya is not content to let Dagestanskiy control the position.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dagestanskiy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dagestanskiy wants to take a breather but Vrjalya is having none of it. #SUB#
Dagestanskiy wants to work for an arm triangle but Vrjalya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dagestanskiy is working for a kimura but Vrjalya is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dagestanskiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vrjalya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dagestanskiy. #SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrjalya is pressing down on Dagestanskiy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dagestanskiy is really struggling to control Vrjalya but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dagestanskiy is defending well. Vrjalya quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dagestanskiy has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vrjalya celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Vrjalya!
After winning the bout, Ken Vrjalya 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 20 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kazimierz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kazimierz enables Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kazimierz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz working a defensive guard here.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Kazimierz wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Kazimierz keeps moving. #T1#
Kazimierz is trying to keep Cruz in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazimierz 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: Cruz (2) vs (2) Kazimierz
Kazimierz controlling the action here.
Cruz gets full guard.#SUB#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Kazimierz tries to pass.
Kazimierz won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. #T2#
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kazimierz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Kazimierz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Cruz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kazimierz has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Kazimierz content to control rather than advance.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Kazimierz sits in half guard.
Kazimierz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Kazimierz is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Kazimierz is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Kazimierz eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Kazimierz controlling the pace.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazimierz defends it easily.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazimierz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazimierz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Kazimierz 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. #SUB#
Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kazimierz 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 (2) vs (5) Kazimierz#SUB2#
Kazimierz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kazimierz is staying tight to Cruz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cruz sneaks back into half guard.#T6#
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kazimierz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kazimierz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (6) vs (5) Kazimierz
Kazimierz trying to control the action but Cruz just sinks the hooks in.
Kazimierz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kazimierz wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Kazimierz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Kazimierz defends it.
Kazimierz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Kazimierz tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg. #T8#
Cruz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kazimierz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazimierz keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz stands and throws Kazimierz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (9) vs (5) Kazimierz#T9#
Kazimierz is looking for a sweep.
Kazimierz sneaks back into half guard.
Kazimierz is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kazimierz is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Kazimierz trying to control here.
#T10#
Kazimierz is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
Cruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kazimierz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kazimierz won't allow Cruz to pass to mount.
Cruz is thwarting Kazimierz's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Kazimierz is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
Cruz prevents Kazimierz from improving his position.
Kazimierz 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.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Kazimierz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazimierz trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
#T12#
Kazimierz won't allow Cruz to pass to mount.
Kazimierz is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping him busy.
Kazimierz tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz is keen to just control but Kazimierz is a slippery customer.
Kazimierz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kazimierz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cruz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (12) vs (5) Kazimierz#T13#
Cruz wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping him busy.
Kazimierz is looking to reverse the position.
Cruz gets to mount! Kazimierz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (14) vs (5) Kazimierz#SUB#
Cruz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kazimierz is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14##SUB#
Kazimierz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cruz.
Kazimierz can't escape the position.
Cruz fails to move to back control.
Kazimierz tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
Kazimierz tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazimierz can't escape the position.
Kazimierz reaches up to try and control the position but Cruz seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kazimierz rolls and tries to escape and now Cruz has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (17) vs (5) Kazimierz
Kazimierz trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Darian Cruz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Billy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leighton (0) vs (2) Jones#SUB#
Leighton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones passes Leighton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leighton 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.
Jones works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (5) Jones
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton regains half guard.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB2#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leighton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
Leighton is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (8) Jones#SUB2#
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leighton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leighton and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Leighton is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SUB2#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leighton, who protects the arm well.
Leighton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Leighton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jones pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (11) Jones#T3#
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leighton is looking to escape.
Leighton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Leighton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage. #SUB#
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leighton defends it well.
Jones is looking to advance position but Leighton won't allow it. #SUB2#
Jones in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Leighton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Jones!
Billy Jones took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Merel tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Merel moves into the clinch successfully.
Merel wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Diesel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Merel
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merel for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.#T1#
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diesel 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.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Diesel is pushing down on Merel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Merel is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Diesel 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.
Diesel is looking to stall here but Merel recovers full guard.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Diesel won't allow Merel to sweep him here.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merel controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #T4#
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel postures up.
#SUB#
Diesel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Merel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Merel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Merel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Merel#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diesel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5#
Merel tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Merel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Diesel regains half guard.
Merel trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
Merel wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T6#
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel is concentrating on defense, preventing Merel from advancing position.
Merel prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Merel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T7#
Merel wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel pulls Merel in close to his closed guard and prevents Merel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T8#
Diesel pulls Merel in close to his closed guard and prevents Merel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diesel can't keep his opponent in guard - Merel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diesel trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Merel looking for a submission but Diesel manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #T9#
Merel wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Diesel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass.
Merel wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Merel
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.
Merel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merel keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.#T11#
Merel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (6) Merel
Merel wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merel won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
Merel is looking to advance position but Diesel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (8) vs (6) Merel#T12#
Diesel tries to control but Merel wriggling away.
Diesel looking to take Merel's back but Merel rolls and after a scramble, Merel ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Merel to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (8) Merel#SUB2#
Merel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diesel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diesel has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (10) vs (8) Merel
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Merel controlling the position.
Merel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Merel keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Diesel passes Merel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Diesel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Kurt Diesel 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bangsit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lemieux.
Bangsit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lemieux sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Lemieux rushes Bangsit and presses him up against the cage.
Lemieux prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bangsit works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bangsit (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Bangsit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bangsit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Bangsit stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Bangsit tries to pass.
Bangsit trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Bangsit is stalling in the full guard.
Lemieux 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: Bangsit (2) vs (2) Lemieux
Bangsit wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bangsit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bangsit is trying to maintain the position but Lemieux is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lemieux seems to be working for a kimura but Bangsit defends the submission attempt.
Bangsit controlling the position well.
Lemieux wants to take a breather but Bangsit is having none of it. #T3#
Bangsit is trying to maintain the position but Lemieux is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bangsit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bangsit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Bangsit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Lemieux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bangsit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemieux has managed to get both his arms back between Bangsit's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bangsit 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bangsit is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up. #SUB#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bangsit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lemieux controls the pace.
Lemieux trying to control but Bangsit is working from the bottom.
Bangsit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Lemieux stands and throws Bangsit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (2) vs (5) Lemieux
Bangsit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is defending well.
Bangsit is not content to let Lemieux control the position.#SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bangsit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lemieux.
Bangsit trying to hold on to Lemieux's head to control him but Lemieux postures up.
#T6#
Lemieux stalling away here and it's allowed Bangsit to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bangsit managing to control the position.
Lemieux postures up.
#SUB#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bangsit pulls Lemieux in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Bangsit continues to stall.
Lemieux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Bangsit keeps moving. #SUB#
Bangsit 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.
Bangsit pulls Lemieux in to control the position. #T9#
Bangsit being controlled here, momentarily.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is keeping the position.
Lemieux works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
Bangsit won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount. #T10##SUB2#
Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Bangsit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bangsit keeping hold of Lemieux's head, controlling as best he can.
Bangsit is trying to control but can't.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Bangsit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (2) vs (8) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11##SUB2#
Lemieux is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bangsit has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bangsit looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Bangsit tries to lock up and control but Lemieux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bangsit regains half guard.#T12#
Bangsit is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Lemieux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bangsit trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Lemieux seems to be working for a kimura but Bangsit defends the submission attempt.
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux slows the pace down in half guard. #T13##SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
Bangsit is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard.
Bangsit won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lemieux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bangsit sees it coming and defends easily.#T14#
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Lemieux has control of the leg.
Bangsit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemieux is working away from the top position though.
Lemieux wants to control but Bangsit is keeping him busy.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bangsit is staying active underneath Lemieux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bangsit is looking to control Lemieux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bangsit avoid being mounted?
Lemieux is taking a breather. Bangsit 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux wins on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Don Lemieux 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 London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Halli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Archer sprawls well initially but Halli persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Halli
Archer tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
Halli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli controlling the action here. #T1#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Halli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer has a hand on Halli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Halli
Archer tries to reverse the position but Halli maintains control.
My spies in Thib's Sweat Shoppe inform me that Halli has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Archer tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (8) Halli
Archer tries to break free.
Halli has good solid back control here.
Archer wants to 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.
Archer is in bad spot here.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Archer trying to control the hands but Halli breaks the grip.
Archer wants to escape the position.
Halli controlling from the back.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Halli is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halli controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Archer's body.
It looks like Halli 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.#T4#
Archer is in bad spot here.
Halli has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Archer's body.
Halli controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
#T5#
Halli controls the position.
Archer breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (8) Halli#T6#
Halli trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Archer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Halli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Archer has Halli in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (10) Halli
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Halli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Halli slows the pace down in half guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Well, if Halli 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.
Halli uses his free foot to push down on Archer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Archer. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (2) vs (13) Halli
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (2) vs (16) Halli#T8#
Archer turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (16) Halli
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli is controlling Archer's posture.
Archer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (18) Halli#T9#
Halli advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (21) Halli
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Halli is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Halli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halli stalling.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Halli controlling the action here.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg. #T11#
Halli wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Archer wants to get back to full guard but Halli has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (24) Halli
Archer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Archer is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Halli takes a little break here. Archer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Archer looking for a sweep but Halli has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (4) vs (26) Halli
Archer is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Archer tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (4) vs (29) Halli#T13#
Archer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Halli.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Archer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Archer right now.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halli's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (29) Halli
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer trying to move into half guard but instead Halli has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (31) Halli
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 31 to 6.
A less than humble Reijo Halli misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 21 losses; Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Pacheco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Anatta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Anatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pacheco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anatta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Pacheco
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Anatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (0) Pacheco#SUB#
Anatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pacheco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pacheco prevents Anatta from improving position.
Anatta advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (7) vs (0) Pacheco
Pacheco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anatta trying to control but Pacheco is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Anatta is working for a guillotine from mount but Pacheco frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Anatta has hold of Pacheco's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pacheco manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Anatta looking for a guillotine from mount but Pacheco is having none of it.
Anatta wants to control the pace but Pacheco is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Anatta goes for an armbar but Pacheco turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pacheco. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (2) Pacheco#T3#
Pacheco stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.#SUB#
Pacheco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pacheco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pacheco trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pacheco passes into half guard.
Anatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anatta.#T4#
Anatta keeping full guard, as Pacheco tries to pass.
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pacheco won't allow Anatta to sweep him here.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Pacheco tries to pass.
Pacheco told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Anatta 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: Anatta (9) vs (2) Pacheco
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta is pressing down on Pacheco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pacheco is holding on for now. #SUB#
Anatta seems to be working for a kimura but Pacheco defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Anatta is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Anatta wants to pass to mount but Pacheco is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Pacheco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anatta is thwarting Pacheco's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura but Pacheco is defending well.
#T6#
Anatta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (12) vs (2) Pacheco#SUB#
Anatta looking to secure an arm triangle but Pacheco defends it well.
Anatta wants to control but instead Pacheco manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Anatta 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.
Anatta works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (15) vs (2) Pacheco#T7#
Anatta wants to control the pace but Pacheco is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Anatta is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pacheco has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pacheco! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (15) vs (4) Pacheco
Pacheco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Anatta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pacheco's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (17) vs (4) Pacheco
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is keeping the position.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving. #T8#
Anatta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anatta tries to pass to full mount but Pacheco defends it.
Anatta passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (20) vs (4) Pacheco
Anatta controlling his opponent.
Anatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pacheco is looking to escape. #T9#
Anatta content just to control the position here.
Anatta tries to control but Pacheco wriggling away. #SUB#
Anatta is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pacheco to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pacheco shrugs it off. #SUB#
Anatta looking for a guillotine from mount but Pacheco is having none of it.
Pacheco is looking to improve his position but Anatta isn't that keen on the idea.
Anatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pacheco is looking to escape. #T10#
Anatta controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Anatta goes for an armbar but Pacheco turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pacheco. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (20) vs (6) Pacheco
Pacheco looking to sit in guard and control but Anatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (22) vs (6) Pacheco#SUB#
Anatta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pacheco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anatta has Pacheco in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (22) vs (8) Pacheco
Anatta pulls Pacheco in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Anatta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (24) vs (8) Pacheco
Anatta slips nicely into half guard.
Anatta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anatta passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (27) vs (8) Pacheco#SUB#
Anatta with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pacheco tries to lock up and control but Anatta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Anatta tries to control but Pacheco wriggling away.
Anatta is really struggling to control Pacheco but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Anatta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pacheco has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Pacheco defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anatta.
Anatta prevents Pacheco from getting the reversal.
Anatta trying to control but Pacheco is having none of it.
Pacheco is trying to escape the mount.
#T13##SUB#
Anatta working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Anatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pacheco is looking to escape. #SUB#
Anatta moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pacheco has worked his arm free - good work by Pacheco!
Anatta tries to advance to mount but Pacheco denies him.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.#T14##SUB#
Anatta tries for a kimura but Pacheco is defending well. #SUB#
Anatta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Anatta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pacheco has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatta takes the fight on points by 27 to 8.
In his post fight interview, Shanti Anatta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Bill Newton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 30 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mazzini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Newton did well to prevent Mazzini getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Newton (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini prevents Newton from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Newton is looking to get back to full guard here but Mazzini has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (0) vs (5) Mazzini
Mazzini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mazzini taking a breather here.
Newton is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton sneaks back into half guard.
Newton 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.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Mazzini wants to free his trapped foot but Newton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Newton is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Mazzini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Mazzini controlling the action here. #SUB#
Newton with the active half guard here but Mazzini passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (0) vs (8) Mazzini#T2#
Newton tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Mazzini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Newton, who protects the arm well.
Newton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mazzini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mazzini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Newton tries to improve position but can't.
Newton is trying to escape the position but Mazzini is controlling the position.
Mazzini trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Newton won't allow Mazzini to pass to mount. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Newton gets full guard.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mazzini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mazzini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mazzini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mazzini passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mazzini wants to work for an arm triangle but Newton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mazzini pulls his head out easily.
Mazzini is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mazzini uses his free foot to push down on Newton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Newton. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (0) vs (11) Mazzini
Newton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Newton manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mazzini pulls his head out easily.
Mazzini wants to pass to mount but Newton is defending the position. #T5#
Newton gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mazzini defends well.#SUB#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Mazzini stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Newton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving. #SUB#
Mazzini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mazzini defends well.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Mazzini trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Mazzini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (0) vs (14) Mazzini
Newton regains half guard.#T7#
Newton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mazzini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mazzini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Newton (4) vs (14) Mazzini#SUB#
Newton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Newton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mazzini defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Newton working for a choke but Mazzini is defending well.
Mazzini rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Mazzini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Mazzini trying to control here.
Mazzini is in trouble now - Newton has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (7) vs (14) Mazzini#SUB#
Newton is working for a guillotine from mount but Mazzini frees his head quite easily.
#T8#
Mazzini is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Newton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Newton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mazzini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mazzini and Newton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mazzini manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mazzini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily.
Newton is thwarting Mazzini's attempts to control the position.
Mazzini tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg. #T9##SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Mazzini is trying to get back to full guard.
Mazzini keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Newton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mazzini is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bill Newton! |
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Main event
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee looks for a takedown but Miyagi sprawls well.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miyagi tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miyagi to the ground. Miyagi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Miyagi gets a clinch.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyagi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morrison Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi looking for a takedown. #TD#
Lee wants the takedown. Miyagi is fighting it off but Lee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Miyagi's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lee wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi seems keen to control Lee's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #T1#
Miyagi seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Miyagi trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee is really struggling to control Miyagi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miyagi is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
Lee 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. #T3#
Miyagi pulls Lee in to control the position.
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Lee trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Miyagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Miyagi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi looking to control.
Miyagi pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miyagi's guard.
Lee trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miyagi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Miyagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Miyagi forces his way into half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Miyagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.#T14#
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Miyagi defends it easily.
Miyagi won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Morrison Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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