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CWC 301 - Simone vs Dyon 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 35 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Duck Dodgers!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz shoots for a double leg takedown but Dodgers sprawls well. He's pushed Schultz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Dodgers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schultz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dodgers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schultz 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.
Dodgers tries to pull guard but Schultz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Schultz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Schultz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dodgers can't fight it off and eventually Schultz manages to take the fight to the floor. Dodgers looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Dodgers
Schultz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dodgers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Dodgers
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schultz, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers controlling from the top position.
Dodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Schultz.#T1#
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Dodgers won't allow Schultz to sweep him here.
Schultz seems keen to control Dodgers's posture.#T2#
Schultz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Dodgers postures up.
#SUB#
Schultz has his foot on Dodgers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dodgers works his way back into a safe position though.
Schultz is looking to sweep but instead, Dodgers has passed into half guard.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Dodgers is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dodgers wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well. #T4#
Schultz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Dodgers 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.
Schultz wants to control but Dodgers is keeping busy.
#T5#
Dodgers controlling the action here.
Schultz tries to roll over but Dodgers keeps him under control.
Schultz is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Schultz trying to hold on to Dodgers's head to control him but Dodgers postures up.
Dodgers wants to free his trapped foot but Schultz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Dodgers 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.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Dodgers controlling the pace.
Dodgers wants to take a breather but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard but Dodgers has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (5) Dodgers
Dodgers is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Schultz is looking to regain half guard here but Dodgers keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Schultz is trying to control Dodgers's posture but Dodgers avoids it.
Dodgers trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schultz holds on to Dodgers's head and controls the position momentarily.
Dodgers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here.
Schultz trying to remain calm as Dodgers controls from the top position.
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.
Schultz is trying to improve his position.
Schultz wants to control but Dodgers postures up.
Dodgers wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy. #T11#
Dodgers working away.
Schultz tries to buck Dodgers off but Dodgers is having none of it.
Dodgers taking a breather here. #T12#
Schultz is trying to control Dodgers's posture but Dodgers avoids it.
Schultz tries to buck Dodgers off but Dodgers is having none of it.#T13#
Schultz struggling a bit here.
Schultz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Schultz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dodgers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Dodgers 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.
Schultz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dodgers jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (8) Dodgers#T14#
Dodgers working away.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schultz gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dodgers wins on points by 8 to 2.
Duck Dodgers thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dagestanskiy tries to keep at a distance but Mondragon has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Mondragon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dagestanskiy (0) vs (4) Mondragon
Dagestanskiy is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Dagestanskiy is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy is working hard here to advance position.
Dagestanskiy wants to control but Mondragon postures up.#T1#
Dagestanskiy looks to move to half guard but instead Mondragon has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dagestanskiy (0) vs (6) Mondragon
Dagestanskiy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dagestanskiy tries to lock up and control but Mondragon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagestanskiy working to try and regain half guard.
Mondragon forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dagestanskiy (0) vs (9) Mondragon#T2#
Dagestanskiy trying to control but not successfully.
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dagestanskiy.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Dagestanskiy from escaping the position.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position but Mondragon manages to sink in the hooks.
Dagestanskiy tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
#T3#
Mondragon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dagestanskiy's body.
Dagestanskiy can't escape the position.
Mondragon controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Dagestanskiy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB2#
Mondragon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mondragon controlling the position well here. Dagestanskiy rolled but Mondragon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T5#
Dagestanskiy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondragon's guard. Nice work there by Dagestanskiy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dagestanskiy (2) vs (9) Mondragon
Mondragon is pulling down on Dagestanskiy's head to control his posture.
Dagestanskiy looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dagestanskiy (2) vs (11) Mondragon#SUB#
Dagestanskiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon is pressing down on Dagestanskiy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dagestanskiy is holding on for now.
Dagestanskiy wants to control the action here but instead Mondragon manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dagestanskiy (2) vs (14) Mondragon
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dagestanskiy working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Dagestanskiy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Dagestanskiy is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Dagestanskiy tries to improve his position but instead Mondragon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dagestanskiy (2) vs (17) Mondragon#T8#
Dagestanskiy rolls, trying to escape but Mondragon keeps control of the position.
Mondragon is riding his opponent, not letting Dagestanskiy buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dagestanskiy is in bad spot here.
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy can't escape the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Mondragon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I would not like to be Dagestanskiy right now.
Dagestanskiy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mondragon has got one arm under Dagestanskiy's chin. This could be trouble... Dagestanskiy trying to control the other hand but Mondragon gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dagestanskiy has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Mondragon!
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Taylor Corey!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Corey drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Petrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Corey tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petrov is defending well.
Rutger Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Corey.
Corey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petrov jumps guard but Corey stands there with Petrov around his waist. Petrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Petrov pulls Corey into guard.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov , not yet.
Corey trying to move into half guard but instead Petrov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Corey
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov passes Corey's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Corey is looking to improve his position.
Petrov is taking a breather. Corey 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.#SUB#
Petrov 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.
#T2#
Corey keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petrov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Corey is doing well to control the position and prevent Petrov from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrov in particular looking to stall.
Corey gets back to full guard.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving.
Corey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.#T4#
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corey is keeping the position for now.
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Corey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petrov 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. #T6#
Corey pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Corey is keeping the position.
Corey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Corey working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Corey has control of Petrov 's left arm, preventing Petrov from doing any damage.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petrov trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom. #T8#
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Corey is retaining full guard.
Corey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Corey being controlled here, momentarily.
Petrov trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom.
Petrov being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Corey pulls Petrov in to control the position.
Petrov trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom. #T11#
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petrov postures up.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving. #T12#
Petrov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Corey trying to control here.
Petrov is keen to just control but Corey is a slippery customer.
Petrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Corey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petrov is trying to control. Corey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Corey is concentrating on defense, preventing Petrov from advancing position.
Corey is not content to let Petrov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corey keeping hold of Petrov 's head, controlling as best he can.
Petrov trying to control from half guard but Corey is working away. #T14#
Corey wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Petrov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Boesku or perhaps it was just good defense by Walters, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Walters 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: Boesku (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters wants to take a breather but Boesku is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walters performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Walters 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Walters wants to work for an arm triangle but Boesku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walters trying to pass the guard but Boesku defending well.
Walters is thwarting Boesku's attempts to control the position.
Walters is taking a breather. Boesku 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.
Boesku is doing well to control the position and prevent Walters from advancing to side control.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.
Boesku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walters's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (4) vs (2) Walters
Walters told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Walters defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Boesku looking to break Walters's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Walters remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boesku will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boesku not allowing Walters to control his hands. #SUB#
Boesku has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boesku controlling well, preventing Walters from escaping the position.
#T3#
Walters turns into Boesku and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (4) vs (4) Walters
Walters wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
Walters postures up.
#SUB2#
Walters drops back looking for a leg! Boesku is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boesku manages to kick Walters off! Walters jumps back into Boesku's guard.
Boesku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (6) vs (4) Walters#SUB2#
Boesku looking to improve position, pressing down on Walters's thigh with his hand. Walters seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Boesku paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Boesku's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Walters picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin Walters!
After the big win, Kevin Walters made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kincaid fails with the takedown.#CL#
Cruz rushes Kincaid and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Kincaid pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Kincaid has an active guard here but Cruz has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kincaid is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (3) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
Cruz wants to control the pace but Kincaid is squirming around nicely.
Cruz controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Cruz prevents Kincaid from getting the reversal.
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Kincaid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kincaid is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz wants to take his opponent's back but Kincaid doesn't allow it. #T3#
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Kincaid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cruz is looking to take Kincaid's back but instead Kincaid gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Kincaid trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Cruz is looking to advance position but Kincaid won't allow it.
Kincaid wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kincaid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kincaid trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cruz manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (6) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Cruz prevents Kincaid from getting the reversal.
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kincaid is looking to escape.
Kincaid is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.
Cruz avoids the attempt from Kincaid to control.
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Kincaid is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Cruz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kincaid for as long as he can get away with.
Kincaid is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Kincaid tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz prevents Kincaid from getting the reversal.
Kincaid is still trying to improve position.
Kincaid reaches up to try and control the position but Cruz seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kincaid rolls and tries to escape and now Cruz has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (9) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid tries to escape the position.
Kincaid looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kincaid is keeping busy.
#T8#
Kincaid is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cruz.
Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kincaid can't escape the position.
Cruz controls the position.#T9#
Kincaid tries to escape but Cruz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cruz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kincaid's body.
Cruz is not going to allow Kincaid to sit and survive in this position.
Cruz controlling the position well here. Kincaid rolled but Cruz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Kincaid tries to escape the position.
Kincaid trying to control the position but Cruz manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
Cruz is trying to stick to Kincaid's back but Kincaid is turning into Cruz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cruz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kincaid. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (9) vs (2) Kincaid
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kincaid trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kincaid drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cruz dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (11) vs (2) Kincaid
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kincaid swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kincaid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Kincaid keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Kincaid is trying to hold Cruz in close to prevent damage but Cruz has managed to pass into half guard.
#T12#
Kincaid trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kincaid wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Kincaid wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Kincaid is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Kincaid wants to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB2#
Kincaid looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cruz pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (14) vs (2) Kincaid
Cruz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kincaid is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.
Cruz trying to control but Kincaid is having none of it.
Cruz controlling his opponent.
Cruz continues to stall.#T14#
Kincaid wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Kincaid is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Kincaid regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kincaid moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Cruz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 44 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 29 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pancake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Sakuraba
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sakuraba wants to control but Pancake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pancake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake not doing much here.
#SUB#
Pancake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakuraba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pancake. #T1#
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Sakuraba
Sakuraba gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (7) vs (0) Sakuraba#T2#
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Pancake postures up.
Pancake looking to control but Sakuraba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pancake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pancake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Sakuraba working to try and regain half guard.
Pancake content just to control the position here.
Pancake trying to control but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Sakuraba is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sakuraba is squirming around, avoiding Pancake's attempts to control the action.
Pancake is really struggling to control Sakuraba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pancake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sakuraba wants to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.#T5#
Pancake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sakuraba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pancake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakuraba is looking to escape.
Pancake is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T6#
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Sakuraba is not content to let Pancake control the position.
Sakuraba wants to control but Pancake is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Pancake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sakuraba preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T7#
Pancake wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Pancake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sakuraba trying to control but Pancake postures up.
Pancake is looking to advance position but Sakuraba won't allow it.
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sakuraba is looking to control Pancake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakuraba avoid being mounted?#T9#
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Pancake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pancake is trying to control. Sakuraba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakuraba trying to control here.
Pancake is trying to control the action in half guard but Sakuraba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba gets full guard.#T10#
Pancake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Pancake has gone for a leg lock! Sakuraba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakuraba content to stall in guard here.
Pancake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pancake is looking for a triangle but Sakuraba pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuraba is aware though and is defending well.
Pancake pulls Sakuraba in close to prevent any damage.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully. #T12#
Sakuraba pushing down on Pancake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Pancake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pancake tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg. #T13#
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Pancake is a slippery customer.
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Pancake is a slippery customer.#T14#
Still in half guard, Sakuraba seems content to control.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away.
Sakuraba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A less than humble Tobias Pancake misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ignatowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ignatowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saldini smiles and moves away.
Ignatowski is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ignatowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Saldini is trying to trip Ignatowski. He has hold of a leg but Ignatowski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Saldini persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Saldini
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Ignatowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saldini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Saldini's head. It's preventing any offense from Saldini, at least for the moment.#T2#
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Saldini is stalling in the full guard.
Saldini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Saldini
Saldini taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ignatowski stops Saldini from passing to mount.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saldini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saldini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saldini trying to control from Ignatowski's half guard. Ignatowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Saldini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saldini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Saldini won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ignatowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saldini defends it easily.
Saldini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass. #T6#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Saldini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski wants to control but Saldini passes easily into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saldini in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Ignatowski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saldini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (8) Saldini
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Saldini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski regains half guard.#T8##SUB#
Saldini is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Ignatowski has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Saldini is in a lot of trouble! Ignatowski is straining to finish and he's done it! Saldini taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
El Toro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petersen is trying to defend but El Toro 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: Petersen (0) vs (2) El Toro
Petersen controlling the position for now.
Petersen trying to control here.
Still in half guard, El Toro seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen moves into full guard.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard. #T1#
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because El Toro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Petersen controlling El Toro's posture.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. El Toro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro controlling the position.
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
El Toro working for a triangle but Petersen defends it easily.
#T2#
El Toro being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
El Toro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.
Petersen stands and throws El Toro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen works to advance to full mount. El Toro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (7) vs (2) El Toro#T3#
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen wants to control the action but instead El Toro gets a body lock and reverses into Petersen's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (4) El Toro
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but El Toro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (7) El Toro
El Toro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
El Toro wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
El Toro happy to just control the position for now.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
El Toro tries for a kimura but Petersen is defending well.
Petersen stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Petersen is not content to let El Toro control the position.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that El Toro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
El Toro trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
El Toro taking a breather here.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on El Toro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
El Toro content to control rather than advance.
El Toro wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
El Toro keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
El Toro is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.
El Toro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but El Toro is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is not content to let El Toro control the position.
Petersen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a kimura here.
El Toro wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Toro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen pulls El Toro in to control the position.
Petersen wants to control the position but El Toro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
El Toro is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
El Toro 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.
El Toro is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen wants to sweep here but El Toro controlling him for the moment.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
El Toro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (10) El Toro
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
El Toro wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Petersen tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it.
Petersen is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
Petersen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
El Toro is working for a submission of some sort.
El Toro wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
#T13#
Petersen moves into full guard.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen has El Toro pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro controlling from the top position.
Petersen is pulling down on El Toro's head. It's preventing any offense from El Toro, at least for the moment.#T14#
El Toro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (13) El Toro
Petersen tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it.
Petersen is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
El Toro controls the position.
El Toro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 13 to 7.
Galtero El Toro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Jamaica Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Turturro rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Turturro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Turturro is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Jones has clasped his hands together around Turturro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (4) vs (0) Turturro
Jones just content to control the position.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Turturro is letting Jones control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro prevents Jones from moving into mount. #T1#
Jones advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (6) vs (0) Turturro
Jones prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
Jones tries to control but Turturro wriggling away.
Jones wants to take Turturro's back here but Turturro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Turturro is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape. #T2#
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Turturro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones tries to control but Turturro wriggling away.
Jones wants to take his opponent's back but Turturro doesn't allow it.
Jones looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turturro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turturro holds on, trying desperately to control.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turturro has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (9) vs (0) Turturro#T4#
What can Turturro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
Turturro just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Turturro is really stuck here.
Turturro trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Jones trying to control.#SUB#
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
Turturro just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Jones go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Turturro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Turturro is trying to break free.
Jones not allowing Turturro to control his hands. #SUB#
Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Turturro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Turturro for a finish. #SUB#
Jones is looking for the choke from the back position but Turturro is controlling his hands well.
Turturro is really stuck here.
#T7#
Jones controlling the position well here. Turturro rolled but Jones kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Jones patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Turturro defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (9) vs (2) Turturro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8#
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (11) vs (2) Turturro
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (14) vs (2) Turturro
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Turturro tries to improve position but can't.
Jones working away.
Turturro tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turturro's legs. #T10##SUB#
Jones swings around for an armbar but Turturro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (14) vs (4) Turturro
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Turturro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (14) vs (7) Turturro
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Turturro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jones has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jones! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (16) vs (7) Turturro
Jones passes into half guard.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well. #T12#
Jones trying to control from half guard but Turturro is working away.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#T13##SUB2#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it.
Turturro is not content to let Jones control the position.#T14#
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turturro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
A relieved looking Jamaica Jones 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Juu Dyon!
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.#CL#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Simone is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Simone jumps guard and drags Dyon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dyon advances to half guard.
Dyon controlling the pace.
Dyon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dyon looking to pass the guard.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #T1#
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dyon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Dyon is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Dyon looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Dyon keeps trying to improve his position.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in The Sparring Cages inform me that Dyon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Simone controlling the position.
Dyon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More stalling from Dyon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone is pulling down on Dyon's head to control his posture.
Dyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dyon won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Dyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Dyon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone is pulling down on Dyon's head to control his posture.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dyon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon has Simone pulled in close to control his posture.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone controlling from the top position.
Dyon is trying to keep Simone in close.
#T5#
Dyon is adopting a defensive guard.
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone pulls Dyon in close to prevent any damage.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Dyon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (2) vs (5) Dyon
Dyon trying to control the position but Simone is working away. #T6#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Simone is looking to reverse the position.
Simone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dyon's best efforts.
Dyon is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now.
Simone tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Simone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dyon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dyon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (6) vs (5) Dyon
Dyon trying to control the position but Simone manages to sink in the hooks.
Simone doesn't have the hooks in and Dyon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (6) vs (7) Dyon
Dyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (8) vs (7) Dyon#T7#
Dyon controlling the position.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simone trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (11) vs (7) Dyon
Simone working away.
Simone works to advance to full mount. Dyon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Simone (13) vs (7) Dyon
Dyon tries to hold on but Simone postures up.
Dyon is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Dyon is still trying to improve position.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone looking to control but Dyon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dyon tries to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Simone tries to control but Dyon wriggling away.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Dyon gets back to half guard.
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Simone has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Dyon tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simone prevents Dyon from improving his position.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Dyon moves into full guard.
Simone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dyon controlling Simone's posture.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Simone is fighting to break Dyon's control of his arms but Dyon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dyon can't keep his opponent in guard - Simone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.
Dyon wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dyon keeping hold of Simone's head, controlling as best he can.
Dyon tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.#T12#
Simone'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.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyon keeps working.
Simone tries to pass to full mount but Dyon defends it.
Dyon is trying to maintain the position but Simone is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Simone 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.
Dyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
Simone is taking a breather. Dyon 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.#T13#
Dyon wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dyon is looking to improve his position.
Simone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dyon! Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (16) vs (7) Dyon
Simone fails to move to back control.
Dyon wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Dyon is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone is trying to take his opponent's back.
Simone manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dyon to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Simone (19) vs (7) Dyon
What can Dyon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dyon just trying to survive but Simone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
Joey Simone retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Joey Simone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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