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CWC 294 - Pavlov vs Jackson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Jorge Dos Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scaletta dives in for a single leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Scaletta shoots in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scaletta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vito Scaletta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Scaletta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scaletta.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scaletta prevents it.
#TD2#
Scaletta decides to pull guard.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Scaletta keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Scaletta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Scaletta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Santos defends it easily.#T1#
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Scaletta keeps moving.
Scaletta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scaletta pulls Dos Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Scaletta 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.#T2#
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Scaletta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scaletta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dos Santos trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom.
Scaletta trying to control the position.
Dos Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Scaletta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Santos (0) vs (2) Scaletta#T3#
Scaletta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scaletta defends it easily.
Scaletta controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scaletta defends it easily.#SUB#
Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scaletta defends it easily.#T4#
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Scaletta is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scaletta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Scaletta tries to pass.
Scaletta trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom. #T5#
Scaletta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scaletta passes into half guard.
Scaletta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scaletta slows the pace down in half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Scaletta is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scaletta in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Scaletta sits in half guard.
Dos Santos trying to control from the bottom.
#T7##SUB2#
Scaletta is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scaletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scaletta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dos Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Scaletta tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard. #T8#
Dos Santos working a defensive guard here.
Scaletta wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Scaletta trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Santos (2) vs (2) Scaletta
Scaletta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Scaletta controls Dos Santos momentarily but Dos Santos frees himself. #T9#
Scaletta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dos Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Scaletta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Scaletta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T10#
Scaletta keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Scaletta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scaletta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Scaletta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Santos defends it easily.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Scaletta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Dos Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scaletta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dos Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scaletta is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
#T12##SUB2#
Scaletta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Scaletta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scaletta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Scaletta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13#
Dos Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Scaletta keeps moving.
Scaletta looking for a sweep. Not yet Scaletta, not yet.
Scaletta is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom. #T14#
Dos Santos is really struggling to control Scaletta but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scaletta wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Scaletta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Scaletta gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Scaletta wins on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Vito Scaletta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Kreepee Krawlee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 22 losses; Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Pacheco pushes Krawlee up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacheco tries to score a body lock takedown but Krawlee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Pacheco has picked Krawlee up - he's going for a ride! Pacheco dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krawlee (0) vs (2) Pacheco
Krawlee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Krawlee wants to control but Pacheco is keeping busy.
Krawlee is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Pacheco is working for a kimura but Krawlee is defending it quite comfortably.
Pacheco trying to control from Krawlee's half guard. Krawlee has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco preventing the sweep. #T1#
Pacheco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pacheco defends well.
Krawlee trying to control the position here.
Krawlee wants to sweep but no luck.
Krawlee controlling Pacheco's posture.
Pacheco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Krawlee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Pacheco tries to free his leg and advance position but Krawlee is retaining full guard.
Pacheco keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Krawlee looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pacheco is defending well. Krawlee quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pacheco has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Krawlee celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kreepee Krawlee!
A very excited looking Kreepee Krawlee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Merel takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie has picked Merel up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merel is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Merel is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merel trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gracie trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merel sees it coming and defends easily.
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Merel manages to get to full guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Merel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merel can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Merel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Merel is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merel is not content to let Gracie control the position.#T4#
Merel is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merel avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie prevents Merel from improving his position.#T5##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Merel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Merel is trying to control but can't.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Merel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Merel. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (0) vs (5) Gracie
Merel controls the position.
Gracie is stalling here but it's allowed Merel to get half guard.
Merel wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merel wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (0) vs (8) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Merel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (0) vs (10) Gracie
Merel wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.#T8##SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Merel turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (10) Gracie
Merel passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Merel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Merel keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Merel advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (7) vs (10) Gracie
Merel trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Merel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Merel's guard. A big mistake from Merel there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (7) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie passes Merel's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10##SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Merel is defending the position. #T11#
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Merel is trying to control but can't.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Merel is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Merel is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Merel wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (7) vs (15) Gracie
Merel tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Merel (7) vs (18) Gracie
Merel rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Merel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Merel right now.
Merel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Merel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (9) vs (18) Gracie
Merel passes into half guard.
Merel is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Merel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (9) vs (22) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Merel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (11) vs (22) Gracie#T14##SUB#
Merel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Merel has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (11) vs (24) Gracie
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 24 to 11.
Our winner, Ruben Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 32 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Luc Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mazzini stuffs the takedown attempt from Gagnon. Gagnon gets slowly back to his feet.
Mazzini drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gagnon sprawls and moves away.
Gagnon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mazzini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gagnon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mazzini is fending him off so far but Gagnon persists. Nope, Mazzini circles away and we're back to standing.
Vito Mazzini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Gagnon.
Gagnon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mazzini defends it nicely.
Mazzini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Mazzini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gagnon! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mazzini (4) vs (0) Gagnon
Mazzini trying to control the position but Gagnon is working away.
Mazzini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gagnon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mazzini (6) vs (0) Gagnon#T1#
Gagnon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mazzini controlling from mount.
Mazzini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mazzini moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (9) vs (0) Gagnon
Mazzini wants to control but Gagnon is keeping busy.#SUB#
Gagnon fending off the submission attempt from Mazzini. #SUB#
Mazzini working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2##SUB#
Mazzini looking for the choke but no joy.
Gagnon trying to control the hands but Mazzini breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gagnon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mazzini.
#SUB#
Gagnon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gagnon tries to roll but Mazzini sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Mazzini working for the choke.
Will Mazzini go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Mazzini wants to control the position but Gagnon frees himself and scrambles - Mazzini manages to regain control in side control.
Gagnon stops Mazzini from passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mazzini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mazzini trying to control the position but Gagnon is working away. #T5#
Mazzini laying and praying for a moment but Gagnon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gagnon wants to control but Mazzini is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mazzini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gagnon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mazzini wants to work for an arm triangle but Gagnon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB#
Mazzini seems to be working for a kimura but Gagnon defends the submission attempt.
Gagnon wants to get back to full guard.
Gagnon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gagnon keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gagnon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (9) vs (2) Gagnon#T7##SUB#
Mazzini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gagnon has picked Mazzini up and slammed him! Mazzini can't keep hold of the triangle and Gagnon manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (9) vs (5) Gagnon
Gagnon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazzini keeps working. #SUB2#
Gagnon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mazzini rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gagnon's guard! Nice work there by Mazzini! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (11) vs (5) Gagnon
Gagnon keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
Gagnon has Mazzini pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gagnon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazzini stays in close to Gagnon's body and controls the position.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gagnon is keeping the position for now.
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Mazzini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Gagnon keeps moving.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Gagnon is keeping the position.
Mazzini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Gagnon is keeping the position.#T10#
Mazzini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gagnon's guard.
Gagnon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mazzini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gagnon! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (14) vs (5) Gagnon
Mazzini trying to control but Gagnon is having none of it.
Mazzini looking to take Gagnon's back but Gagnon rolls and after a scramble, Gagnon ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Gagnon to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (14) vs (7) Gagnon#T11##SUB#
Mazzini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gagnon defends well.
Mazzini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gagnon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazzini looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Gagnon trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Mazzini wants to sweep here but Gagnon controlling him for the moment.
Gagnon wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving. #SUB#
Mazzini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gagnon stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzini.
Mazzini controls Gagnon momentarily but Gagnon frees himself. #T13#
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gagnon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mazzini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mazzini has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (16) vs (7) Gagnon
Mazzini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mazzini looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Mazzini stopping the sweep attempt from Gagnon.
Mazzini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gagnon pulls Mazzini in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzini is looking to pass into half guard but Gagnon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gagnon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (16) vs (9) Gagnon
Gagnon stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mazzini takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
A relieved looking Vito Mazzini 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kincaid misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Tetsuo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Kincaid is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tetsuo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kincaid to the mat. Kincaid regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kincaid (0) vs (2) Tetsuo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kincaid lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kincaid (2) vs (2) Tetsuo
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincaid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kincaid drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tetsuo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kincaid (2) vs (4) Tetsuo
Tetsuo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kincaid wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Kincaid'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.
Tetsuo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Kincaid has Tetsuo pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Kincaid isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tetsuo stacks Kincaid on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tetsuo! Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (2) vs (7) Tetsuo
Kincaid trying to remain calm as Tetsuo controls from the top position.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep.
Kincaid can't do much from the bottom here.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kincaid gets back to half guard.
Kincaid gets full guard.#SUB#
Kincaid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kincaid has an active guard here but Tetsuo has managed to pass into half guard.
Tetsuo is taking a breather. Kincaid 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.#T3#
Kincaid regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kincaid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tetsuo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tetsuo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kincaid is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Tetsuo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kincaid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tetsuo has managed to get both his arms back between Kincaid's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Kincaid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tetsuo defends well.
Tetsuo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tetsuo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB#
Kincaid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kincaid wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kincaid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tetsuo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kincaid trying to keep a closed guard but Tetsuo is proving a slippery customer.
Kincaid seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tetsuo 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.
Tetsuo won't allow Kincaid to sweep him here. #T6#
Tetsuo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kincaid throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tetsuo uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (2) vs (10) Tetsuo
You can see the frustration on Kincaid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kincaid trying to remain calm as Tetsuo controls from the top position.#T7#
Kincaid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kincaid sneaks back into half guard.
Kincaid is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Kincaid is trying to control but can't.
Kincaid moves into full guard.
Kincaid working a defensive guard but Tetsuo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (2) vs (13) Tetsuo
Kincaid tries to bench press Tetsuo off him but Tetsuo keeps the position.
Kincaid is not content to let Tetsuo control the position. #T9#
Kincaid gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tetsuo content to control rather than advance.
Kincaid wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kincaid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kincaid.
Kincaid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Kincaid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kincaid has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kincaid keeping full guard, as Tetsuo tries to pass. #T11#
Tetsuo preventing the sweep.
Kincaid has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tetsuo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (2) vs (16) Tetsuo
Kincaid manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tetsuo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tetsuo pulls his head out easily.
Kincaid tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg. #T12#
Kincaid trying to hold on to Tetsuo's head to control him but Tetsuo postures up.
Tetsuo content to control rather than advance.
Tetsuo prevents Kincaid from improving his position.
Kincaid works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Kincaid wants to control but Tetsuo passes easily into half guard.
Kincaid is refusing to be controlled, as Tetsuo sits in half guard.
Kincaid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tetsuo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kincaid keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kincaid trying to control here.
#T14#
Kincaid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tetsuo pulls his head out easily.
Kincaid is pressing down on Tetsuo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kincaid is trying to keep Tetsuo in close.
Tetsuo won't allow Kincaid to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo wins on points by 16 to 2.
After the big win, Jurgen Tetsuo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 26 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dominguez shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez dives in and grabs Morgan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes down on Dominguez's head and hops out.
Morgan with the counter takedown but Dominguez avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morgan but Morgan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Morgan tries to counter it with a takedown but Dominguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dominguez gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.
Morgan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dominguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Morgan tries to counter it with a takedown but Dominguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1##TD#
Dominguez feints and as Morgan raises his hands in defense, Dominguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan is controlling Dominguez's posture.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
#T2#
Morgan is pulling down on Dominguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominguez, at least for the moment.
Morgan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Dominguez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morgan passes Dominguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morgan is trying to control. Dominguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5##SUB2#
Morgan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dominguez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richard Morgan!
Richard Morgan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Pablo Dominguez was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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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 25 wins and 20 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Archer napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Archer (0) vs (4) Cruz
Archer 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.
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz looking to control but instead Archer has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cruz passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (4) Cruz
Archer trying to control.#T1#
Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Archer keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Archer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Archer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cruz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Archer struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cruz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cruz for a finish.
Cruz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Cruz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Archer's guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (6) Cruz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Archer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cruz has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer moves into full guard.
#T3#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (6) Cruz#SUB#
Archer 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.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Archer moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (9) vs (6) Cruz
Archer looking to control but instead Cruz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Archer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Archer.
Archer wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (9) vs (10) Cruz#T5#
Archer tries to escape the position.
Cruz avoiding Archer 's attempts to control his hands.
Cruz tries to get the hooks in deep but Archer pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for the choke from the back position but Archer is controlling his hands well.
Archer is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Cruz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Archer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cruz's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (10) Cruz
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (12) Cruz
Archer keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Archer wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Archer is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Archer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cruz stacks Archer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cruz! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (15) Cruz
A control attempt from Archer but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (11) vs (17) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz looking for a guillotine from mount but Archer is having none of it. #T8#
Cruz prevents Archer from getting the reversal.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Archer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Cruz goes for an armbar but Archer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Archer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (13) vs (17) Cruz
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #T9##SUB2#
Cruz looking for subs off his back but Archer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Archer moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (16) vs (17) Cruz
Cruz tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archer's best efforts.#T10#
Archer wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Archer prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Archer wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Archer preventing the sweep.
Archer slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Archer jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (19) vs (17) Cruz
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T12#
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working. #SUB#
Archer is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Archer pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Archer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cruz! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (22) vs (17) Cruz
Cruz gets back to half guard.#T13##SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass. #T14#
Archer is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Archer has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer.
#SUB#
Archer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is looking to get back to full guard here but Archer has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (25) vs (17) Cruz
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 25 to 17.
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Lemieux counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Lemieux 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.
Dalton pulls Lemieux in to control the position.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lemieux sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (5) Lemieux
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face as Lemieux controls the position. #T1#
Dalton is trying to control Lemieux's posture but Lemieux avoids it.
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
Lemieux wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lemieux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemieux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lemieux trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working. #T2#
Dalton struggling a bit here.
Dalton's coaches at Xeroxing Fifty Snails have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Lemieux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lemieux passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dalton! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dalton (0) vs (7) Lemieux
Lemieux is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Lemieux's attempts to control the action.
Dalton is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Lemieux manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dalton to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (0) vs (10) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Lemieux tightening his grip on Dalton, looking for the choke.
Lemieux is not going to allow Dalton to sit and survive in this position.
Dalton is trying to break free.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton trying to control the action but Lemieux just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Dalton can't escape the position.
Dalton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lemieux.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dalton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dalton for a finish.
Dalton is keeping busy.
Lemieux controlling well, preventing Dalton from escaping the position.
Lemieux just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Will Lemieux go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lemieux is trying to stick to Dalton's back but Dalton is turning into Lemieux. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lemieux's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dalton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (10) Lemieux
Lemieux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemieux, not yet.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lemieux has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.#T5#
Dalton trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Dalton is really struggling to control Lemieux but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lemieux for as long as he can get away with.
Dalton postures up.
Dalton 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.
Lemieux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Dalton 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.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Dalton stays in close to Lemieux's body and controls the position.
Dalton advances to half guard.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Lemieux won't allow it.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Lemieux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dalton controlling the pace. #T7#
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Lemieux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dalton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (10) Lemieux
Dalton taking a breather here.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lemieux regains half guard.
Lemieux gets full guard.
Lemieux working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Dalton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lemieux won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lemieux tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Lemieux won't allow it. #T9#
Lemieux is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lemieux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dalton passes Lemieux's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dalton is keen to just control but Lemieux is a slippery customer.
Dalton uses his free foot to push down on Lemieux's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lemieux. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (8) vs (10) Lemieux
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Lemieux wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Lemieux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Dalton fails to advance to Lemieux's back.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Lemieux regains half guard.#T11#
Lemieux trying to hold on to Dalton's head to control him but Dalton postures up.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Lemieux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lemieux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Lemieux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton stays in close to Lemieux's body and controls the position.
Lemieux wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemieux being controlled here, momentarily.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Dalton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lemieux trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Lemieux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemieux, not yet. #T13#
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: Dalton (8) vs (12) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura here.
Dalton manages to get to full guard.
Dalton controlling Lemieux's posture.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
Dalton controlling Lemieux's posture. #T14#
Dalton continues to hold on tight.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dalton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (10) vs (12) Lemieux
Lemieux pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux wins on points by 12 to 10.
Don Lemieux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from El Toro. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pripyat. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: El Toro (0) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
Pripyat is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down El Toro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
El Toro is trying to control Pripyat's posture but Pripyat avoids it.
El Toro looks to move to half guard but instead Pripyat has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: El Toro (0) vs (6) Pripyat
El Toro is working to get back to half guard.
Pripyat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
El Toro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
El Toro regains half guard.
El Toro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Pripyat is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed El Toro to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pripyat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.#T3#
El Toro wants to control the position but Pripyat says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pripyat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but El Toro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pripyat wants to pass to mount but El Toro is defending the position.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (0) vs (9) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to control but El Toro wriggling away. #T4#
El Toro is desperately trying to improve his position but Pripyat has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Pripyat goes for an armbar but he's not got it… El Toro turns into him and now he's in Pripyat's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (9) Pripyat
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather. #T5#
El Toro stands and throws Pripyat's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (9) Pripyat
Pripyat is looking for a sweep.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Pripyat tries to bench press El Toro off him but El Toro keeps the position.
Pripyat is not content to let El Toro control the position.
Pripyat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
El Toro trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away. #T7#
El Toro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pripyat keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Pripyat can't do much from the bottom here.
Pripyat is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
El Toro trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away.
Pripyat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked El Toro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (5) vs (13) Pripyat
Pripyat is hanging on to El Toro's back as he tries to escape.
El Toro is keeping busy.
El Toro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Pripyat is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. El Toro is defending well though. Pripyat let's go of the attempt for now.
Pripyat wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.#T9#
El Toro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Pripyat with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
El Toro is desperately trying to improve his position but Pripyat has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T10#
El Toro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pripyat controlling from the full mount.
El Toro wants to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
Pripyat looking to control but El Toro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, El Toro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T11#
El Toro can't escape the position.
Pripyat content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Pripyat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and El Toro is now in Pripyat's guard. A big mistake from Pripyat there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (7) vs (13) Pripyat
El Toro 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. #T12#
El Toro passes Pripyat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pripyat is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Pripyat defending well.
Pripyat is trying is best to control the position here.
Pripyat is looking to control El Toro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?#T13#
El Toro prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
El Toro works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (10) vs (13) Pripyat
El Toro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pripyat is looking to escape.
El Toro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pripyat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Pripyat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pripyat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.
El Toro performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
El Toro is looking for a kimura but Pripyat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for El Toro to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat wins on points by 13 to 10. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 28 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Pavlov against the cage.
Pavlov wants a takedown.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pavlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Pavlov's takedown attempt.
Pavlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pavlov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Jackson
Pavlov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Pavlov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pavlov. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (7) Jackson
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jackson wants to take Pavlov's back here but Pavlov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Jackson 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.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Pavlov wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov holds on to Jackson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson controlling from mount. #T3#
Pavlov reaches up and holds on to Jackson to control the position.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson wants to take Pavlov's back but he can't do it this time.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov holds on to Jackson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Jackson controlling from mount. #T4#
Pavlov reaches up to try and control the position but Jackson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pavlov rolls and tries to escape and now Jackson has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (0) vs (10) Jackson
Pavlov rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Pavlov right now.
Jackson controls the position.
It looks like Jackson 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.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in.
Pavlov is really stuck here.
#T5#
Pavlov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pavlov is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Jackson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Pavlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T7#
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Jackson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.#T8#
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Pavlov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (10) Jackson
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (12) Jackson
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. #T10#
Jackson is pushing down on Pavlov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pavlov is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Jackson 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.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Pavlov pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T11#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackson prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Jackson stalling.
Pavlov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T12#
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov won't allow Jackson to pass to mount. #T13#
Jackson controlling the action here.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov 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: Pavlov (4) vs (12) Jackson
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (12) Jackson
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Pavlov tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 12 to 7.
Tyrano Jackson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Tyrano Jackson 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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