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CWC 296 - Brown vs Cubbedge 3 PBP Commentary |
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Toehold feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Toehold
Curls looking to control.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Curls working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Toehold
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curls is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Curls is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Curls manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Curls is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Curls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Curls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toehold pulls his head out easily.
Curls wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Curls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Curls trying to get back to full guard but Toehold takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (8) Toehold
Curls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Curls holds on to Toehold as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Toehold is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Curls is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (11) Toehold#T3#
Curls trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip.
Curls tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Toehold not allowing Curls to control his hands.
Curls is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Toehold biding his time, controlling Curls.
Curls tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Toehold controls the action.
It looks like Toehold 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.
Curls tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Curls trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Curls is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toehold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Curls is trying to break free.
Curls just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Curls tries to break free.
Toehold controlling the position well here. Curls rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Curls is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Toehold slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Curls tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curls trying to control but not successfully.
Toehold controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Curls rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Curls is trying to control but Toehold manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (14) Toehold
Curls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Curls has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (17) Toehold
Toehold controlling well, preventing Curls from escaping the position.
#T8#
Toehold controlling the position well here. Curls rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Toehold's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Toehold has the hooks in. Curls is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Curls tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toehold prevents Curls from getting the reversal.
Curls regains half guard.#T9#
Toehold slows the pace down in half guard.
Curls wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Curls looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Toehold pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (20) Toehold
Curls wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Curls tries to control Toehold's body but Toehold pushes him off. Curls squirms to his side and now Toehold has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (23) Toehold
Curls tries to break free.
#T10#
Curls just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Toehold.
Curls tries to break free.
Curls trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
Toehold controlling well, preventing Curls from escaping the position.
Curls tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Curls is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Toehold is trying to take his opponent's back.
Curls is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Curls to control.#T12#
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Curls tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Curls tries to control the position but Toehold now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (26) Toehold
Toehold slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Curls trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip. #T13#
Toehold controlling well, preventing Curls from escaping the position.
Curls looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Toehold keeps control of the position easily here as Curls tries to buck him off.
Toehold avoiding Curls 's attempts to control his hands.
Curls tries to break free.
#T14#
Good control from Toehold.
Curls wants to escape the position.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Curls trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Curls tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Curls tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 26 to 0.
Our winner, Tommy Toehold, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Eric Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Kincaid gets control of Barnes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kincaid will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Kincaid keeps moving.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kincaid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes'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.
Barnes won't allow Kincaid to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kincaid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kincaid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kincaid is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kincaid 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: Barnes (0) vs (2) Kincaid
Kincaid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kincaid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes controls Kincaid momentarily but Kincaid frees himself. #SUB#
Kincaid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kincaid advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kincaid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Kincaid is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Kincaid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Kincaid is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in HELLsinki inform me that Kincaid has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kincaid content to control rather than advance.
Kincaid wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5##SUB2#
Kincaid seems to be looking for submissions.
Kincaid wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kincaid pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is not content to let Kincaid control the position.
Barnes wants to control but Kincaid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kincaid slows the pace down in half guard.
Kincaid trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Kincaid trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T6#
Barnes tries to roll over but Kincaid keeps him under control.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kincaid defends it easily.
Kincaid looking to pass the guard.
Kincaid slips nicely into half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Kincaid is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kincaid to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kincaid is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Well, if Kincaid 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.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Kincaid trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Kincaid pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T8#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Kincaid is stalling here. Barnes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kincaid seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Kincaid
Kincaid is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Kincaid is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes trying to control the action but Kincaid is working from the bottom.
Kincaid manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Kincaid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9#
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Kincaid is defending the position.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kincaid gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kincaid looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Kincaid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Kincaid keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T10#
Kincaid wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kincaid working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Kincaid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kincaid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Kincaid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kincaid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kincaid is retaining full guard. #T12#
Kincaid controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Kincaid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes pushes down on Kincaid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kincaid moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Kincaid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes pushing down on Kincaid's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T13##SUB2#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes controlling the pace.
Kincaid tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Kincaid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kincaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kincaid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T14#
Kincaid is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Barnes is keen to just control but Kincaid is a slippery customer.
Kincaid trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Kincaid is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Kincaid defending well. #SUB2#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Eric Barnes 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hell with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Tetsuo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tetsuo.
Hell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tetsuo just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Hell pulls Tetsuo into guard.
Hell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tetsuo content to stall in guard here.
Hell trying to control the position here.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo stopping the sweep attempt from Hell.#T1#
Tetsuo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hell is keeping the position for now.
Tetsuo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hell managing to control the position.
Tetsuo won't allow Hell to sweep him here.
Hell looking to control but Tetsuo passes into half guard.
Hell trying to control here.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hell manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hell has an active guard here but Tetsuo has managed to pass into half guard.
Hell is staying active underneath Tetsuo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hell trying to control but Tetsuo postures up.
Hell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hell.#T3#
Hell wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hell holds on and takes a little breather.
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hell is looking for a triangle here but Tetsuo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (3) Tetsuo
Hell is looking to regain half guard here but Tetsuo keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Hell looking for a sweep but Tetsuo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (0) vs (5) Tetsuo
Hell is trying desperately to improve position.
Hell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hell (0) vs (8) Tetsuo
Hell tries to escape the position.
Hell is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T5#
Hell tries to escape the position.
Tetsuo is riding his opponent, not letting Hell buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tetsuo struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T6#
I really don't envy Hell right now.
Hell just trying to survive but Tetsuo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hell can't escape the position.
Tetsuo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hell doesn't escape.
Tetsuo is not going to allow Hell to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
I really don't envy Hell right now.
Hell is working hard here to advance position.
Tetsuo not allowing Hell to control his hands.
Hell is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tetsuo is not going to allow Hell to sit and survive in this position.
Hell tries to break free.
#T8#
Good control from Tetsuo.
Hell is really stuck here.
Hell wants to control his opponent's hands but Tetsuo gets his hands free.
Hell is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hell just trying to survive but Tetsuo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hell is holding on to half guard well.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hell manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hell has an active guard here but Tetsuo has managed to pass into half guard.
Hell is trying to get back to full guard.
Hell wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hell actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Tetsuo controlling the pace.
Hell wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hell keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T11#
Tetsuo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tetsuo is working away from the top position though.
Tetsuo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12##SUB#
Hell looking for submissions off his back.
Hell is trying to control but can't.
Hell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tetsuo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hell is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T13#
Hell is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hell trying to keep a closed guard but Tetsuo is proving a slippery customer.
Hell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hell is looking for a triangle but Tetsuo pushes his legs off easily.
Hell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14##SUB#
Hell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tetsuo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tetsuo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tetsuo defends well.#SUB#
Hell looking for subs off his back but Tetsuo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hell tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo wins on points by 8 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jurgen Tetsuo waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 17 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Billy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Jones forces Andersson back against the cage and clinches.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Jones wants the takedown. Andersson is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Andersson's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andersson is adopting a defensive guard.
Andersson is trying to keep Jones in close.
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.
Jones wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving. #T1#
Andersson is adopting a defensive guard.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andersson is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jones 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. #T2#
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Andersson.
Andersson pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jones being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andersson has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T4#
Andersson is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Andersson managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Andersson has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Andersson is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #SUB#
Andersson is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
#T5#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andersson is controlling Jones's posture.#SUB#
Andersson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Andersson has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Frank Andersson!
Frank Andersson 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. |
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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 14 wins and 12 losses; Eduardo Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Vieira is trying to control. Ziyaeddin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vieira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ziyaeddin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira pushes down on Ziyaeddin's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Ziyaeddin 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 Ziyaeddin! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Amir Ziyaeddin!
During a confident post fight interview, Amir Ziyaeddin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavicci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavicci.
Lavicci dives in and grabs Petrov 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Lavicci's head and hops out.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rutger Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Lavicci gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage. #TD#
Petrov jumps into guard, dragging Lavicci to the mat.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov managing to control the position.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petrov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Petrov is pulling down on Lavicci's head to control his posture. #T2#
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Petrov tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard.
Petrov is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.
Petrov gets full guard.#T4#
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petrov controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB#
Petrov has his foot on Lavicci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lavicci works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
Petrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard. #T7#
Petrov 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: Petrov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard but Petrov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Lavicci 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: Petrov (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov 's guard. #T8#
Petrov is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Petrov wants to get back to full guard but Lavicci has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (5) Lavicci
Petrov prevents Lavicci from taking his back.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci wants to take Petrov 's back here but Petrov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T9#
Petrov wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Petrov is squirming around nicely.
Petrov wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.#T10#
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Lavicci controlling the pace for now.
Petrov tries to reverse the position but Lavicci maintains control.#T11#
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrov is looking to get to half guard.
Lavicci looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci controlling from mount. #T12#
Petrov wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Lavicci is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petrov 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: Petrov (7) vs (5) Lavicci
Petrov wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci seems keen to control Petrov 's posture.#T13#
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci is trying to keep Petrov in close.
Petrov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (10) vs (5) Lavicci#T14#
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Petrov trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 29 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Coe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Bok
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Coe preventing the sweep.
Coe 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.#SUB2#
Bok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coe defends well.
Bok pulls Coe in close to his closed guard and prevents Coe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Coe looking to sit in guard and control but Bok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (2) Bok
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bok has managed to get both his arms back between Coe's legs - danger averted.
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet. #T1#
Bok trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Coe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bok defends it easily.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (2) vs (5) Bok
Coe is looking to reverse the position.
Bok moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Bok trying to control the position but Coe is working away.
Bok advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Coe (2) vs (7) Bok
Bok controlling the position easily from mount.
Coe has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Coe (2) vs (10) Bok#T3#
Bok tries to get the hooks in deep but Coe pushed the leg off.
Bok might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Coe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bok not allowing Coe to control his hands. #T4#
Bok has the hooks in. Coe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coe is trying to break free.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Coe staying busy and making it hard for Bok to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bok has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Coe's body.
#T5#
Bok controlling well, preventing Coe from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Bok is looking for a rear naked choke here but Coe reverses the position brilliantly into Bok's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (4) vs (10) Bok
Bok keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.#T6#
Coe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (7) vs (10) Bok
Bok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (7) vs (12) Bok
Coe is trying to get back to full guard.
Coe trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bok.
Bok working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Coe's thigh. Coe counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T7##SUB2#
Bok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Coe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Coe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (9) vs (12) Bok
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there. #T8#
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Coe wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (9) vs (14) Bok#T9#
Coe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Bok content to stall in guard here.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok postures up.
Bok controlling from the top position. #T10##SUB#
Coe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bok defends well.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Bok wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving. #T11#
Coe looking to control but Bok passes into half guard.
Well, if Bok 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.
Coe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bok is keen to just control but Coe is a slippery customer.#T12#
Coe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Coe is staying active underneath Bok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coe controlling the position for now.
Coe tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.#T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Coe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coe is keeping the position for now.
Bok controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coe 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.#T14#
Coe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is looking to advance position but Coe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (13) vs (14) Bok
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 14 to 13.
A relieved looking Maxim Bok 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 32 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Morrison manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Archer on his heels. He'll look to pass Archer's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Morrison#SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer working a defensive guard but Morrison passes into half guard.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer is pressing down on Morrison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morrison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Morrison is still trying to improve position.
Morrison won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #SUB#
Archer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer 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.
Archer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer is pushing down on Morrison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morrison is fighting to maintain full guard but Archer has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morrison is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Archer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrison felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Archer moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Morrison#SUB#
Archer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morrison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Archer is trying to get an arm triangle but Morrison is defending well.
Archer trying to control the position but Morrison is working away. #SUB#
Archer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morrison has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Morrison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Archer moves into full mount! Morrison won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Archer is looking to advance position but Morrison won't allow it.
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Morrison is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer.
#T6#
Archer trying to pass the guard but Morrison defending well.
Archer works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (2) Morrison
Archer wants to control the pace but Morrison is squirming around nicely.
Morrison tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away. #T7#
Morrison can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer is looking to work his way around to Morrison's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Morrison regains half guard.
Archer wants to take a breather but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison's legs - danger averted.
Archer pushes down on Morrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morrison has managed to free his arm - good work. #T8#
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morrison defends it well. #SUB#
Archer wants to work for an arm triangle but Morrison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrison moves into full guard.
Morrison trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Morrison 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: Archer (11) vs (4) Morrison#SUB2#
Morrison 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.
Morrison tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it. #T10#
Archer gets back to full guard.
Archer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morrison has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (7) Morrison
Morrison tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs.
Morrison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morrison's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Archer! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (10) Morrison
Archer is trying to escape the mount.
Morrison looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Archer has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Morrison's lack of action.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Morrison seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13#
Archer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Morrison manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (13) Morrison
Archer tries to hold on but Morrison postures up.
Morrison wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Archer has given up his back here. Will Morrison look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (11) vs (16) Morrison
Archer trying to control the hands but Morrison breaks the grip. #T14#
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Morrison's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (13) vs (16) Morrison
Morrison being controlled here, momentarily.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison trying to control the position.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is looking to advance position but Morrison has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (13) vs (20) Morrison
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison wins on points by 20 to 13.
Our winner, David Morrison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 34 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiso scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso is looking to advance position but Mata won't allow it.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB#
Mata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Mata is defending well.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (5) Fiso
Mata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Fiso controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Fiso wants to finish this one by submission but Mata is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fiso.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata gets back to half guard.
Mata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Mata is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Mata is defending well.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fiso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Mata is defending the position. #T4#
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Fiso 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.#SUB#
Mata actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Mata looking for subs from the bottom but Fiso mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Mata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Fiso has hold of Mata's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mata manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Fiso trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mata is holding on tight.
Mata is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiso trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mata gets back to half guard.#T8#
Mata has a hand on Fiso's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fiso takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (11) Fiso
Mata wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Fiso pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mata is looking to escape. #T9#
Mata stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Mata is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Mata is controlling an arm, preventing Fiso from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10#
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Mata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Mata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Fiso 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.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (14) Fiso
Mata slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Fiso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (17) Fiso
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiso trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Fiso prevents Mata from getting the reversal.#T14#
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Mata regains half guard.
Mata is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mata avoid being mounted?
Fiso passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (20) Fiso
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 20 to 0.
Malaki Fiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 33 wins and 22 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Cubbedge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Brown wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
Cubbedge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown 's coaches at Rabid Dog 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.
Brown is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#T2#
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but instead Brown has moved into half guard.
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #T3#
Cubbedge won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown stalling.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Cubbedge
Brown can't control as he wanted to and Cubbedge manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Brown wants to take a breather but Cubbedge is having none of it. #T4#
Brown controlling the pace. #SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cubbedge is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Cubbedge is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well. #T5#
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Cubbedge is working away.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Cubbedge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Brown controlling the action here.
Brown is pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cubbedge is holding on for now.
Brown stalling away here and it's allowed Cubbedge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown is looking to stall here but Cubbedge recovers full guard. #T7#
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (5) vs (4) Cubbedge
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (4) Cubbedge
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (6) Cubbedge
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Cubbedge is proving a slippery customer.
Brown pulls Cubbedge in to control the position. #T8#
Brown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cubbedge .
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9#
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown won't allow Cubbedge to pass to mount.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown pulls Cubbedge in to control the position. #T10#
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown trying to control the position here.
Brown trying to control the position.
Cubbedge pushes down on Brown 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Cubbedge has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (9) Cubbedge
Brown wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T12#
Brown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Brown controlling the position well.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cubbedge has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (12) Cubbedge
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cubbedge 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.
Brown is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Brown pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 12 to 7.
Bart Cubbedge is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bart Cubbedge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Antonio Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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