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CWC 299 - Jackson vs Camara PBP Commentary |
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 19 wins and 18 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Dalton looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson has Dalton pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andersson pulls Dalton in close to his closed guard and prevents Dalton from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dalton forces his way into half guard.
Dalton prevents Andersson from improving his position.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it. #T2#
Dalton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton staying calm.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Dalton just content to control the position.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard.
Andersson struggling a bit here.#T3#
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Andersson is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson is trying to escape the position but Dalton is controlling the position. #T4#
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Andersson gets back to half guard.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andersson is looking to control Dalton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Andersson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at kill or be killed , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Still in half guard, Dalton seems content to control.
Dalton working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Andersson's thigh. Andersson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Dalton is just content to waste time from the top position. Andersson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Andersson pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton forces his way into half guard.
Andersson tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andersson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andersson.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Andersson.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andersson is trying to keep Dalton in close.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andersson trying to control the position.
#T7#
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton stays in close to Andersson's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andersson has his hands on Dalton's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now.
Andersson seems keen to control Dalton's posture.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Andersson.#SUB#
Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass. #T9#
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Dalton wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Andersson being controlled here, momentarily.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton stands and throws Andersson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (8) Dalton
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersson is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Dalton staying calm.
Andersson tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dalton trying to control the position but Andersson is working away.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
Andersson is not content to let Dalton control the position. #T12#
Dalton taking a breather here.
Dalton working away.
You can see the frustration on Andersson's face as Dalton controls the position.
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.
Andersson is trying to escape the position but Dalton is controlling the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Andersson is right now.
Dalton trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom. #T13#
Dalton is staying tight to Andersson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Dalton trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Dalton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dalton trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Dalton stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Pacer Dalton 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aoki swivels and escapes.#TD#
Fiso dives in and scores a takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Aoki
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Fiso 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.
Fiso'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.
Aoki controlling the position.#T2#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Aoki pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Aoki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T3#
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso is looking to pass into half guard but Aoki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aoki is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Aoki
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Fiso managing to control the position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#T4#
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki being controlled here momentarily.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso has his hands on Aoki's head, controlling the position.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aoki won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
Aoki postures up.
#T6#
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Fiso is controlling Aoki's posture.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Aoki postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso'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.#T7#
Fiso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fiso looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aoki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Fiso defends it.
Aoki stalling.
Fiso trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position.
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Fiso tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.#T8#
Aoki is taking a breather. Fiso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fiso is controlling Aoki's trapped leg to prevent Aoki from advancing to side control.
Aoki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (5) Aoki
Fiso sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aoki prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
#T9#
Aoki is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aoki prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Aoki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (8) Aoki
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Fiso is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki controlling from the full mount.
Aoki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T11#
Fiso regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (11) Aoki
Fiso 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: Fiso (4) vs (11) Aoki
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T12#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki 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.
Aoki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Well,Fiso is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T14#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki wins on points by 11 to 4.
After the fight, Takeya Aoki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 33 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison shoots in for a double leg but Saldini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Saldini tries to counter it with a takedown but Morrison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saldini stuffs the takedown.
Saldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Morrison shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saldini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard. #T1#
Morrison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saldini controlling the position.
Morrison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Morrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saldini pulls Morrison in to control the position. #T2#
Saldini being controlled here, momentarily.
Saldini wants to improve his position but instead Morrison has moved into half guard.
Morrison wants to pass to mount but Saldini is defending the position.
Morrison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
#T3#
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Saldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saldini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saldini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini 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. #T4##SUB#
Morrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saldini advances to half guard.
Saldini controlling the action here.
Saldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
Saldini stalling. #T5#
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Morrison trying to get back to full guard but Saldini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (5) Saldini
Morrison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Saldini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison 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.
Morrison regains half guard.
Saldini uses his free foot to push down on Morrison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morrison. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (8) Saldini
Morrison is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Saldini controlling his opponent.
Morrison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morrison is positioning himself well to prevent Saldini advancing to mount.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Saldini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saldini controlling the pace.
Morrison is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Saldini wants to take a breather but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Morrison is trying to control but can't.
Morrison tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison is in trouble now - Saldini has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (11) Saldini
Saldini fails to advance to Morrison's back. #T9#
Saldini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison tries to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Morrison regains half guard.
Well, if Saldini 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.
#T10#
Morrison trying to get back to full guard but Saldini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (14) Saldini
Saldini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Saldini has a good base and remains in mount.
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Saldini looking to control but Morrison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morrison is looking to improve his position but Saldini isn't that keen on the idea.
Saldini wants to control the pace but Morrison is squirming around nicely.
Morrison working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Morrison has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (2) vs (17) Saldini
Morrison can't escape the position.
Morrison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Saldini is controlling the pace.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison has a hand on Saldini's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Saldini takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (20) Saldini
Saldini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saldini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Saldini controlling from mount.
Morrison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Saldini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morrison! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (23) Saldini
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 23 to 2.
A victorious Angelo Saldini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Conforto has closed the distance and engaged Stenberg in a clinch.
Stenberg's coach down at BDS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stenberg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Conforto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Conforto manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Conforto (4) vs (0) Stenberg
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stenberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Conforto's best efforts.
Conforto controlling the action here.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto wants to control but Stenberg is keeping him busy.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Conforto keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg manages to get to full guard.
Conforto sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Conforto stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #T2#
Stenberg is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Stenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Conforto trying to control the position.
Stenberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Conforto has his foot on Stenberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenberg works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a triangle but Stenberg pushes his legs off easily.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Stenberg controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Stenberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (5) Stenberg
Conforto is trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Conforto regains half guard.
Stenberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (8) Stenberg
Stenberg looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Conforto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stenberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Conforto can't escape the position.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Stenberg wants to take Conforto's back here but Conforto is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Stenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stenberg with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Conforto is trying to escape the mount.
Conforto tries to lock up and control but Stenberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Stenberg prevents Conforto from getting the reversal.
Conforto holds on for dear life.
Stenberg tries to control but Conforto wriggling away. #T7#
Stenberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Conforto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stenberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape.
Stenberg avoids the attempt from Conforto to control.
Conforto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Conforto is looking to control Stenberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conforto avoid being mounted?
Stenberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (11) Stenberg
Stenberg with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Stenberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conforto working to try and regain half guard.
Conforto tries to hold on but Stenberg pushes him away.
Stenberg tries to control but Conforto wriggling away.
Conforto is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Stenberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conforto working to try and regain half guard.
Stenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Conforto is desperately trying to improve his position but Stenberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Stenberg moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (4) vs (14) Stenberg
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.
#T10#
Stenberg tries to get the hooks in deep but Conforto pushed the leg off.
Conforto rolls, trying to escape but Stenberg keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Stenberg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Conforto rolls, trying to escape but Stenberg keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Conforto is keeping busy.
Stenberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Conforto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stenberg just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Stenberg trying to control momentarily.
Conforto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stenberg.
Let's hope that Stenberg 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.
Conforto tries to escape but Stenberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Conforto staying busy and making it hard for Stenberg to control.
Stenberg biding his time, controlling Conforto.
Conforto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stenberg.
#SUB2#
Conforto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stenberg's arms.
Stenberg is not going to allow Conforto to sit and survive in this position.
Stenberg is looking to control Conforto but Conforto is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Conforto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stenberg's guard. Nice work there by Conforto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (6) vs (14) Stenberg
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg controls Conforto momentarily but Conforto frees himself.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg working a defensive guard but Conforto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (9) vs (14) Stenberg#SUB#
Conforto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Stenberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Stenberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conforto is working away from the top position though.
Stenberg moves into full guard.
Stenberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Conforto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto trying to control from half guard but Stenberg is working away. #SUB#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg wins on points by 14 to 9.
Fredrik Stenberg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 20 wins and 16 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cubbedge clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Cubbedge tightens his grip and picks Brown up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Brown
Cubbedge 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.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cubbedge passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cubbedge to get the leverage.
Cubbedge content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Brown is controlling Cubbedge 's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Cubbedge is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Brown is trying to control but Cubbedge passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Brown is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cubbedge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it. #T5#
Brown tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cubbedge 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cubbedge controlling the pace.
Cubbedge prevents Brown from improving his position.#T6#
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (8) vs (0) Brown
Cubbedge happy to just control the position for now.
Brown prevents Cubbedge from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Brown is holding Cubbedge down, trying to stall.
Brown is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it. #T8#
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Cubbedge controlling the position.
Brown is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9##SUB#
Cubbedge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brown has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cubbedge but great work by Brown. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (8) vs (4) Brown
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
Brown trying to control the position but Cubbedge is working away. #T10#
Cubbedge is trying to escape the position but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown trying to control the position but Cubbedge is working away.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brown controls the position.#T11#
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cubbedge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #T12#
Cubbedge tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cubbedge is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. #T13#
Brown wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. #T14#
Brown wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Brown controls the position.
Cubbedge is not content to let Brown control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Bart Cubbedge 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zulu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva Jr looking for a takedown. #TD#
Silva Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zulu regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Zulu#SUB2#
Zulu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva Jr has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Zulu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zulu 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.#SUB2#
Zulu is looking for a triangle but Silva Jr pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu 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: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) Zulu
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zulu in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Zulu 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.#T2#
Silva Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Zulu wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr trying to control but Zulu postures up.
Zulu content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Zulu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Zulu prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Zulu tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it. #T4#
Zulu controlling the pace.
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Zulu sits in half guard.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Zulu keeps him under control.
Silva Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Silva Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zulu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (2) Zulu#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zulu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zulu. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (2) Zulu
Zulu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva Jr's best efforts.
Zulu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zulu.
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.
Zulu wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Silva Jr trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zulu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Zulu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva Jr has passed into half guard!
Zulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zulu regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zulu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (4) Zulu
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.
Silva Jr has his hands on Zulu's head, controlling the position.
Zulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Zulu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a triangle but Zulu pushes his legs off easily.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully. #T9#
Zulu stays in close to Silva Jr's body and controls the position.
Silva Jr pulls Zulu in close to prevent any damage.
Zulu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Silva Jr pulls Zulu in to control the position. #SUB#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zulu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Silva Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Zulu controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Zulu is stalling in the full guard.
Zulu wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zulu content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Silva Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Zulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Zulu 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Rich Silva Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 29 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dravezesdi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dravezesdi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dravezesdi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ziyaeddin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (6) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Ziyaeddin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dravezesdi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ziyaeddin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Ziyaeddin is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ziyaeddin trying to get back to full guard but Dravezesdi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Dravezesdi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.
Dravezesdi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (12) vs (0) Ziyaeddin#T2#
Ziyaeddin staying busy and making it hard for Dravezesdi to control.
Ziyaeddin is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Ziyaeddin 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 Dravezesdi gets his way!
Dravezesdi gets his hands free as Ziyaeddin looks to control.
Dravezesdi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ziyaeddin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Ziyaeddin wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Ziyaeddin is still trying to improve position.
Dravezesdi is not going to allow Ziyaeddin to sit and survive in this position.
Ziyaeddin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ziyaeddin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dravezesdi being controlled here momentarily.
Dravezesdi controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving. #T4#
Ziyaeddin 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: Dravezesdi (12) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Ziyaeddin is controlling well.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Ziyaeddin seems content to control.#T5#
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ziyaeddin stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.
Ziyaeddin content to stall in guard here.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ziyaeddin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin content to control rather than advance.
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Ziyaeddin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (5) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ziyaeddin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dravezesdi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ziyaeddin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dravezesdi, who protects the arm well. #T7#
Dravezesdi is trying to escape the position but Ziyaeddin is controlling the position.
Dravezesdi tries to buck Ziyaeddin off but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is trying to escape the position but Ziyaeddin is controlling the position.
Dravezesdi tries to bench press Ziyaeddin off him but Ziyaeddin keeps the position.
Ziyaeddin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dravezesdi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dravezesdi, who protects the arm well.
Dravezesdi sneaks back into half guard.#T8#
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Ziyaeddin won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
Ziyaeddin forces his way into half guard.
Dravezesdi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Ziyaeddin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziyaeddin is one step ahead there. #T10#
Ziyaeddin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dravezesdi trying to keep a closed guard but Ziyaeddin is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi controlling the position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziyaeddin stands and throws Dravezesdi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (8) Ziyaeddin
Dravezesdi is trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is being controlled here. #T12##SUB2#
Ziyaeddin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dravezesdi tries to buck Ziyaeddin off but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dravezesdi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dravezesdi tries to improve position but can't.
Dravezesdi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ziyaeddin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (11) Ziyaeddin#T13#
Dravezesdi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dravezesdi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Ziyaeddin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (14) Ziyaeddin#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dravezesdi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dravezesdi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ziyaeddin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (16) vs (14) Ziyaeddin
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dravezesdi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi controlling well, preventing Ziyaeddin from escaping the position.
Ziyaeddin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 16 to 14.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 25 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Wamberto Boaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boaz dives in and grabs Morrison Jr.'s left leg, looking for a takedown. Morrison Jr. pushes down on Boaz's head and hops out.#TD#
Morrison Jr. looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boaz! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (0) Boaz
Boaz is looking to reverse the position.
Morrison Jr. tries to move to full mount but Boaz actually manages to regain half guard.
Boaz trying to control but Morrison Jr. postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz is trying is best to control the position here.
Boaz trying to hold on to Morrison Jr.'s head to control him but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Morrison Jr. passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (0) Boaz#T1#
Boaz looking for a sweep but Morrison Jr. has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (9) vs (0) Boaz
Boaz tries to hold on but Morrison Jr. pushes him away.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison Jr. takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morrison Jr. wants to take Boaz's back here but Boaz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Boaz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Morrison Jr. wants to take Boaz's back but he can't do it this time.
Boaz is squirming around, avoiding Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (12) vs (0) Boaz#T3#
Boaz trying to control the action but Morrison Jr. just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Boaz is defending well though. Morrison Jr. let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Boaz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boaz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Will Morrison Jr. go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Morrison Jr. not allowing Boaz to control his hands.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morrison Jr. trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. working for the choke. #SUB#
Boaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T5#
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.
#SUB#
Boaz fending off the submission attempt from Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. controlling from the back.#T6##SUB#
Boaz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking for the choke from the back position but Boaz is controlling his hands well.
Morrison Jr. gets his hands free as Boaz looks to control.
Boaz is keeping busy.
#T7##SUB#
Morrison Jr. looking for the RNC.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boaz wants to control his opponent's hands but Morrison Jr. gets his hands free. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the back.#T8#
I really don't envy Boaz right now.
#SUB#
Boaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Morrison Jr.'s arms.
Boaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Boaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boaz trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
Boaz prevents Morrison Jr. from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boaz for a finish.
Boaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Morrison Jr. off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Morrison Jr. controlling the position well here. Boaz rolled but Morrison Jr. kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Boaz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T10#
Boaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boaz looking to control the position.
Morrison Jr. is not going to allow Boaz to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T11#
Morrison Jr. struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. looking for the choke from the back.
Morrison Jr. not allowing Boaz to control his hands.
Morrison Jr. trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz trying to control the action but Morrison Jr. just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Boaz tries to escape the position.
Morrison Jr. tries to get the hooks in deep but Boaz pushed the leg off.
Morrison Jr. is not going to allow Boaz to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking for a rear naked choke here but Boaz reverses the position brilliantly into Morrison Jr.'s guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (12) vs (2) Boaz
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Morrison Jr. is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13##SUB2#
Boaz 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 Jr. trying to control from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Boaz has control of the leg.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Boaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14##SUB#
Morrison Jr. has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boaz wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is keeping the position.
Boaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Boaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morrison Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. has an active guard here but Boaz has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
David Morrison Jr. retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, David Morrison Jr. 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Petersen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Petersen is in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Petersen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Petersen 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.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Petersen trying to control the position.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen wants to sweep but Diesel has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Petersen trying to control but Diesel postures up.
#T3#
Petersen is trying to control but Diesel passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (2) Petersen
Diesel wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Diesel working away.
Petersen looking for a sweep but Diesel has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (10) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #T4##SUB2#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petersen.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel postures up.
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petersen 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: Diesel (10) vs (4) Petersen
Diesel tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Petersen is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Diesel tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Diesel tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen controlling the pace.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen is looking to stall here but Diesel recovers full guard.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Petersen trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Diesel is trying to keep Petersen in close.
#T9#
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Petersen won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Petersen stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Diesel is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Petersen 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.#T11#
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel trying to control the position.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (12) vs (4) Petersen
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (15) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen wants to control but Diesel postures up.#T12#
Diesel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Petersen! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (17) vs (4) Petersen
Diesel avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
Well,Diesel is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Petersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petersen.
Petersen has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petersen.#T13#
Diesel looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (17) vs (6) Petersen
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (19) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen 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: Diesel (19) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen is taking a breather. Diesel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14#
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (19) vs (11) Petersen
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 19 to 11.
Kurt Diesel retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Camara gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Camara
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson 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.#SUB#
Jackson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Camara throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jackson's body to avoid the submission. Jackson has instead reached around Camara's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jackson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrano Jackson!
Tyrano Jackson retains his super heavyweight title!
Tyrano Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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