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CWC 295 Pavlov vs Sakaraba 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Luc Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gagnon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (0) Gagnon
Merel 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel preventing the sweep.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Gagnon is keeping the position.#T1#
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gagnon is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Merel has gone for a leg lock! Gagnon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Merel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (2) Gagnon
Gagnon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Merel looking for a sweep. Not yet Merel, not yet. #T2#
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gagnon controls the pace.
Merel keeping full guard, as Gagnon tries to pass.
Gagnon trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagnon being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Gagnon tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Gagnon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Merel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gagnon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merel 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: Merel (4) vs (2) Gagnon
Merel is looking to advance position but Gagnon won't allow it. #T4#
Gagnon gets full guard.
Merel postures up.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel looking to sit in guard and control but Gagnon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (4) vs (4) Gagnon
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gagnon looking to pass the guard.
Merel working a defensive guard here.
Gagnon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Gagnon pushes down on Merel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gagnon trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it.
Merel wants to control but Gagnon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gagnon is looking to take a break and control but Merel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura but Merel is defending well.
Gagnon is thwarting Merel's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Merel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gagnon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gagnon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (8) vs (4) Gagnon#SUB#
Gagnon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Merel's arms. #SUB#
Gagnon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Merel gets his way!
#SUB#
Merel looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Gagnon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T7##SUB#
Merel 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, Gagnon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Gagnon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Merel. #SUB#
Gagnon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Merel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T8#
Gagnon wants to control his opponent's hands but Merel gets his hands free. #SUB#
Gagnon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Merel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gagnon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gagnon for a finish. #SUB#
Merel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Gagnon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Gagnon is in a bad position with Merel working for a choke. Gagnon manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (8) vs (6) Gagnon#T9#
Gagnon wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Gagnon from controlling successfully.
Merel pulls Gagnon in close to prevent any damage.
Gagnon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (8) vs (9) Gagnon#T10#
Gagnon trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gagnon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Merel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Gagnon tries for a kimura but Merel is defending well. #T11#
Merel is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gagnon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Merel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gagnon wants to control but Merel is keeping him busy.
Merel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Gagnon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merel, who protects the arm well.
Merel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gagnon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gagnon is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gagnon trying to control the position but Merel is working away.
Gagnon has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (8) vs (11) Gagnon#T13#
Merel is desperately trying to improve his position but Gagnon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gagnon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gagnon is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Merel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Merel (8) vs (14) Gagnon
Merel wants to escape the position.
Gagnon avoiding Merel 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Merel is in a bad position with Gagnon working for a choke. Merel manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (10) vs (14) Gagnon#T14#
Merel wants to pass the guard but Gagnon is keeping the position.
Merel is pushing down on Gagnon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gagnon is fighting to maintain full guard but Merel has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Gagnon is defending well.
#SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merel trying to mount his opponent but Gagnon defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gagnon wins on points by 14 to 10.
After winning the bout, Luc Gagnon 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working. #T1#
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Burroughs is concentrating on defense, preventing Magomedov from advancing position.
Burroughs is in trouble now - Magomedov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Burroughs#T2#
Burroughs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Burroughs won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burroughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burroughs.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet. #T3#
Magomedov 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.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burroughs for as long as he can get away with.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Burroughs controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #T4#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burroughs's guard.
Burroughs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov preventing the sweep. #T5#
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Burroughs has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Burroughs pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Burroughs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (0) Burroughs
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working. #T7#
Burroughs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burroughs regains half guard there - taking advantage of Magomedov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magomedov is pushing down on Burroughs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burroughs is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burroughs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Burroughs is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Burroughs defending well.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Burroughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burroughs.#T10#
Burroughs is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but instead Magomedov has moved into half guard.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working. #T11#
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burroughs is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Burroughs gets back to full guard.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov postures up.
#SUB2#
Burroughs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (8) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up.
Magomedov is pulling down on Burroughs's head. It's preventing any offense from Burroughs, at least for the moment.#T13#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Burroughs advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (5) Burroughs
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T14#
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Burroughs is trying to move to mount but Magomedov reverses beautifully and ends up in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (10) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Burroughs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
A relieved looking Khalid Magomedov 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Andersson looks for a takedown but Bangsit sprawls well.
And Bangsit tries to counter it with a takedown but Andersson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Andersson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (0) Bangsit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangsit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but Bangsit defending well.
Bangsit keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is keen to just control but Bangsit is a slippery customer.#T1#
Bangsit wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Andersson is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Bangsit has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Bangsit! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andy Bangsit! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 20 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Conforto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Conforto wants a takedown.
#TD#
Brown drags the fight down to the ground.
Conforto won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Conforto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Conforto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Conforto
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conforto 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.
Brown is pushing down on Conforto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conforto is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Brown wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy.
Brown stalling.
Conforto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto working for a choke but Brown is defending well.
Brown tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Conforto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Conforto. #T2#
Brown trying to control the action but Conforto just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Brown is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Conforto gets his way!
#SUB2#
Conforto is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Brown is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Conforto!
Billy Conforto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sulvar but Sulvar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sulvar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schultz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schultz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sulvar slaps away a takedown attempt from Schultz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sulvar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schultz's waist but Schultz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sulvar off to one side. #CL#
Sulvar clinches.
Sulvar fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tres Sulvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Schultz has clasped his hands together around Sulvar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (0) vs (4) Schultz
Sulvar is trying to improve his position.
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.
A lull in the action here as Schultz stalls from top position.#T1#
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sulvar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Sulvar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Sulvar 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.#T2#
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Schultz postures up. #T3##SUB#
Sulvar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Schultz controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sulvar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Sulvar's legs - danger averted.
Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Sulvar looking to control but Schultz passes into half guard.
Well, if Schultz 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.
#T5#
Schultz is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Schultz 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schultz pushes down on Sulvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg. #T6#
Sulvar wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Schultz controlling the action here.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Schultz is keen to just control but Sulvar is a slippery customer.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Sulvar trying to control but Schultz postures up.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schultz wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy. #T8#
Sulvar trying to control but Schultz postures up.
#SUB#
Sulvar actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Schultz is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.
Schultz not doing much here.
Sulvar trying to control here.
#T9#
Schultz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sulvar wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schultz is looking to stall here but Sulvar recovers full guard.
Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz controlling from the top position. #T11#
Schultz won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here.
Schultz trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar is looking to sweep but instead, Schultz has passed into half guard.
Sulvar is not content to let Schultz control the position.#T12#
Sulvar wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.
Schultz won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here. #T13#
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 4 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Mike Schultz thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silva Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lo to the ground. Silva Jr is now in Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo working a defensive guard here.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Lo keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Lo is trying to control the position but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Lo looking to control but Silva Jr passes into half guard.
Lo is controlling Silva Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lo wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lo has his hands clasped together around Silva Jr's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Silva Jr 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Silva Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lo gets full guard.
Silva Jr 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Lo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva Jr controlling from the top position.
Silva Jr'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.#T6#
Silva Jr won't allow Lo to sweep him here.
Silva Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Silva Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Silva Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lo controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Silva Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.#T9#
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #T10#
Silva Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Silva Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) Lo
Lo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr pulls Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there. #T12#
Lo postures up.
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo pushes down on Silva Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.#T13#
Silva Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva Jr 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.
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment.
Lo passes into half guard.
Silva Jr is pressing down on Lo'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!
Silva Jr controlling Lo's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Silva Jr gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (0) vs (2) Halli
Halli is controlling the pace.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is concentrating on defense, preventing Halli from advancing position. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit's coaches at Sitsongrit Gym 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.#T1##SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Halli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sitsongrit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sitsongrit controlling the position.
Halli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Sitsongrit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Halli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halli has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Halli pushing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but Halli has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (0) vs (5) Halli#T4#
Halli staying calm.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Halli moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sitsongrit (0) vs (7) Halli#T5#
Sitsongrit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sitsongrit (0) vs (10) Halli
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.
Sitsongrit tries to break free.
#T6#
Sitsongrit is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sitsongrit rolls, trying to escape but Halli keeps control of the position.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Halli controlling the positon.
Our spies down at at Thib's Sweat Shoppe inform us that Halli has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sitsongrit tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Sitsongrit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sitsongrit can't escape the position.
#T8#
Halli has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Sitsongrit right now.
Halli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Halli keeps control of the position as Sitsongrit tries to break free.
Sitsongrit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Halli.
Sitsongrit is really stuck here.
#T9#
I would not like to be Sitsongrit right now.
Halli has the hooks in. Sitsongrit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Halli breaks the grip.
Halli biding his time, controlling Sitsongrit. #T10#
Sitsongrit is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Sitsongrit breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (10) Halli#T11#
Halli pulls Sitsongrit in close to prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halli looking for a sweep. Not yet Halli, not yet.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T12#
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Halli is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (12) Halli#SUB#
Sitsongrit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 12 to 2.
Reijo Halli is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 29 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 25 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakuraba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Pavlov's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Pavlov gets caught flat footed, as Sakuraba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakuraba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pavlov seems keen to control Sakuraba's posture.
Sakuraba 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov has Sakuraba pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakuraba forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is holding on to half guard well.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sakuraba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov is pulling down on Sakuraba's head to control his posture. #T2#
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakuraba sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sakuraba pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sakuraba looking to control.
#T4#
Sakuraba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov passes Sakuraba's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Sakuraba won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Well, if Pavlov 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.
Sakuraba wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Sakuraba won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakuraba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Sakuraba defends it.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T6#
Sakuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Sakuraba moves into full guard.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Sakuraba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Sakuraba
Sakuraba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sakuraba postures up.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T7#
Sakuraba trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov pulls Sakuraba in close to prevent any damage.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov has his hands on Sakuraba's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (4) Sakuraba
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sakuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sakuraba pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuraba is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Pavlov preventing the sweep. #T10#
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Sakuraba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov stands and throws Sakuraba's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Sakuraba
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakuraba prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Pavlov looking to control but instead Sakuraba has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T12#
Sakuraba is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Sakuraba wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is trying to control. Sakuraba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Sakuraba won't allow it.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Sakuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard. #T13#
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Pavlov 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.
#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#T14#
Sakuraba is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Sakuraba is defending the position.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Sakuraba keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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