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CWC 302 - Jabbar vs Dravezesdi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tiaoali Lvavatai ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Lvavatai moves into the clinch.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Archer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Lvavatai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Archer gets control of Lvavatai 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Archer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lvavatai 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lvavatai (0) vs (2) Archer
Lvavatai controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Lvavatai keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Lvavatai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lvavatai looking for subs off his back but Archer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Archer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lvavatai (0) vs (5) Archer#T2#
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Archer 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.
Lvavatai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer content just to control the position here.
Lvavatai tries to improve his position but instead Archer has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lvavatai (0) vs (8) Archer#T3#
Archer not allowing Lvavatai to control his hands.
Archer keeps control of the position as Lvavatai tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer controlling from the back.
Lvavatai can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Lvavatai showing good submission defense here.
Lvavatai can't escape the position.
Lvavatai looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Archer biding his time, controlling Lvavatai . #T5#
You can see the frustration on Lvavatai 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lvavatai is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T6#
Archer has the hooks in. Lvavatai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Archer keeps control of the position easily here as Lvavatai tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Archer tightening his grip on Lvavatai , looking for the choke.
Lvavatai is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Archer.
#T7#
Lvavatai tries to escape but Archer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lvavatai trying to control the position but Archer manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Lvavatai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lvavatai tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Archer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Archer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lvavatai is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Archer.
Lvavatai tries to escape but Archer has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Good control from Archer.
Archer not allowing Lvavatai to control his hands. #SUB2#
Lvavatai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Archer controlling well, preventing Lvavatai from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Lvavatai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T10##SUB2#
Archer has one arm under Lvavatai 's neck. Lvavatai is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Archer manages to get his arm free though and Lvavatai is in a world of trouble! Archer sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Lvavatai turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Able Archer!
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bar.
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bar has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Bar fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Bar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Bar is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bar is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bar! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bar taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruben Gracie!
Our winner, Ruben Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Zulu rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gracie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zulu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gracie to the mat. Gracie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zulu defends it easily.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Zulu passes into half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Zulu has control of the leg.
Zulu trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zulu is controlling the pace.
#T1##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Gracie is trying to control but Zulu manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (0) Gracie#T2#
Zulu with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Zulu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zulu'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.
Gracie 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: Zulu (5) vs (2) Gracie#T4#
Zulu pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Zulu keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB#
Zulu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Zulu keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T5#
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Zulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Zulu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zulu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zulu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zulu! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zulu (9) vs (2) Gracie#T6#
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zulu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zulu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Zulu working away.
Zulu in the domination position with Gracie hanging on.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zulu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Zulu controls from the top position.
Zulu wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T7#
Zulu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zulu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (11) vs (2) Gracie
Zulu tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Zulu looking to take Gracie's back but Gracie rolls and after a scramble, Gracie ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Gracie to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (11) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (13) vs (4) Gracie#T8#
Gracie looking to control but Zulu passes into half guard.
Zulu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zulu prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Zulu trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Zulu has control of the leg.
Zulu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie has a hand on Zulu's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zulu takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (16) vs (4) Gracie#T9#
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zulu slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zulu prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T10#
Gracie won't allow Zulu to pass to mount.
Zulu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (19) vs (4) Gracie
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Zulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Zulu moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (22) vs (4) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Gracie is really stuck here.
Gracie turns into Zulu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (22) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Zulu trying to control the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving. #SUB#
Zulu working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zulu is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Zulu won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
My spies in KingsJiuJitsuAcademy inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zulu is holding on to half guard well.
Zulu wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zulu defends it well. #T14#
Zulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Zulu is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
A very excited looking Shaka Zulu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 30 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Sakuraba gets caught napping as Tidd dives in and scores a takedown. Sakuraba manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (2) Tidd
Sakuraba 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.
Tidd is stalling in the full guard.
Sakuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Tidd is proving a slippery customer.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet.
Sakuraba pulls Tidd in close to prevent any damage.
Tidd trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Tidd stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba controlling Tidd's posture.
Tidd controlling from the top position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba controlling the position.
Tidd stays in close to Sakuraba's body and controls the position. #T2#
Sakuraba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sakuraba 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.
Tidd tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Tidd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Tidd 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.#T3##SUB#
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Tidd defends easily.
Tidd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tidd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tidd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tidd is looking to pass into half guard but Sakuraba pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sakuraba is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (2) Tidd#T5#
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Sakuraba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakuraba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now.
Tidd looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sakuraba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tidd is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sakuraba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tidd tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sakuraba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tidd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakuraba. #T7#
Tidd tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Tidd trying to hold on to Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba wants to control but Tidd is keeping him busy.
Tidd trying to hold on to Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
#T8#
Sakuraba stalling.
Tidd is looking to improve his position.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
Tidd trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Tidd is holding on to half guard well.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tidd keeps working.
Tidd is doing well to control the position and prevent Sakuraba from advancing to side control.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tidd has his hands clasped together around Sakuraba's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Sakuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10#
Tidd trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Tidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tidd trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
#SUB#
Sakuraba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tidd is just riding it out for now. Sakuraba eventually gives up the hold.
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
Tidd trying to control from the bottom.
Tidd is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Tidd is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tidd avoid being mounted?#T12#
Tidd is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Sakuraba trying to control from Tidd's half guard. Tidd has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sakuraba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sakuraba pushes down on Tidd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Tidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tidd wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
#T13#
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tidd tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg. #SUB#
Sakuraba is working for a kimura but Tidd is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Sakuraba is stalling here. Tidd is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sakuraba seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tidd has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (6) Tidd
Tidd controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidd working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd wins on points by 6 to 2.
Joe Tidd thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 28 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Duck Dodgers!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Dodgers has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Dodgers jumps guard and drags Dalton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dodgers keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Our spies down at at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys inform us that Dodgers has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Dodgers is retaining full guard.
Dodgers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 Dodgers is retaining full guard.
Dalton pushes down on Dodgers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Dodgers defending well. #T1#
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dodgers wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Dalton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dodgers! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (3) vs (0) Dodgers
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Dalton wants to take Dodgers's back here but Dodgers is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dalton looking to control but Dodgers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Dalton prevents Dodgers from getting the reversal.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Dalton avoids the attempt from Dodgers to control.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dalton trying to control but Dodgers is having none of it.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dalton wants to control the pace but Dodgers is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Dalton trying to control but Dodgers is having none of it.
Dalton controlling from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Dalton continues to hold on tight.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but Dodgers doesn't allow it. #T5#
Dalton wants to control the pace but Dodgers is squirming around nicely.
Dalton wants to take Dodgers's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Dodgers gets back to half guard.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Dodgers defends it.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dalton wants to control but Dodgers is keeping him busy. #T6#
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Dodgers is defending well.
Dalton stalling.
Dalton prevents Dodgers from improving his position.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Dalton is looking to pass Dodgers's guard but actually Dodgers recovers to full guard.
Dalton 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.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Dodgers is keeping the position.#T8#
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Dodgers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Dodgers keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton trying to control but Dodgers is working from the bottom.
Dodgers looking for a sweep. Not yet Dodgers, not yet.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Dodgers is retaining full guard. #T10#
Dalton 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.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Dodgers keeps moving.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dodgers keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dodgers keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dodgers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Dodgers is keeping the position.
Dodgers controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself. #T12#
Dodgers is pulling down on Dalton's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Dodgers 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.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dodgers keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Dodgers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dodgers keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dalton passes Dodgers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dalton prevents Dodgers from improving his position.
Dalton trying to control the pace. #T14#
Further stalling from Dalton.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dodgers keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Dalton 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.
Dodgers preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
An out of breath Pacer Dalton 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 27 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Eduardo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vieira showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Vieira
Arias 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.
Vieira slows the pace down in half guard.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Vieira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arias sees it coming and defends easily.
Vieira wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy. #T1#
Vieira trying to pass the guard but Arias defending well.
Vieira passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira tries to advance to mount but Arias denies him.
A lull in the action here as Vieira stalls from top position.
Vieira tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Arias is trying to escape the position but Vieira is controlling the position.
Vieira tries to move to mount but Arias blocks the move with his legs.
Vieira controls the position.
Vieira wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy. #T3#
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira takes a little break here. Arias wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Arias manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vieira. #T4#
Vieira wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias trying to control the position here. #T5#
Vieira passes Arias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vieira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arias! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (8) Vieira#SUB2#
Vieira moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Arias has worked his arm free - good work by Arias!
Arias is being controlled here. #T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias tries to improve position but can't.
Arias manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vieira's best efforts.
Vieira is trying to control the action in half guard but Arias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Arias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though.
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard. #T7#
Vieira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arias! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (11) Vieira
Vieira trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Vieira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Arias is holding on tight.
Arias is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vieira has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (14) Vieira
Vieira is not going to allow Arias to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
Arias looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vieira.
Arias trying to control the hands but Vieira breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Arias defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vieira's arms.
Vieira has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Arias's body.
Arias tries to escape but Vieira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Vieira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T9##SUB2#
Vieira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Arias knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Arias for a finish. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Vieira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arias has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vieira is hanging on to Arias's back as he tries to escape.
Vieira looking to hold on to the position here but Arias rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T10#
Arias is trying to keep Vieira in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira looking to sit in guard and control but Arias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (14) Vieira
Arias preventing the sweep.
Vieira controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself. #SUB#
Arias drops back looking for a leg! Vieira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vieira manages to kick Arias off! Arias jumps back into Vieira's guard.
Vieira controlling Arias's posture. #T11#
Arias wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (14) Vieira
Arias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Arias trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
Vieira tries to improve position but can't. #T12##SUB#
Arias goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vieira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arias's guard! Nice work there by Vieira! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (16) Vieira
Arias looking to control but Vieira passes into half guard.
Arias won't allow Vieira to pass to mount.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Arias is working away.
Vieira controlling the pace.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but Arias defending well. #T13#
Vieira is looking to stall here but Arias recovers full guard.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Arias trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Vieira looking to improve position, pressing down on Arias's thigh with his hand. Arias seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Vieira paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Vieira's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Arias picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Arias!
After winning the bout, George Arias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Wamberto Boaz!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Boaz instigates a clinch.
Aoki tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Boaz gets control of Aoki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Boaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boaz holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Boaz looking to control.
Aoki passes Boaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki stalling. #SUB2#
Boaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boaz trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Boaz defending well.
Boaz wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki slows the pace down in half guard.
Boaz trying to control here.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Boaz won't allow it. #SUB2#
Boaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Aoki trying to control the pace. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki wants to control but Boaz is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki. #T4#
Aoki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Boaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boaz wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Boaz trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki stalling.
Boaz wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Boaz is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Boaz defending well.
Boaz is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Boaz actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki stalling.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boaz keeps working.
Boaz trying to control here.
#T7#
Aoki controlling the action here.
Aoki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Boaz defends it.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (3) vs (0) Boaz
Boaz has given up his back here. Will Aoki look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (6) vs (0) Boaz
I would not like to be Boaz right now.
#T8#
Boaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Aoki off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boaz for as long as he can get away with.
Aoki'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 trying to control.
Boaz trying to control but not successfully.
Boaz breaks Aoki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (2) Boaz
Boaz stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position. #T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Boaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boaz is one step ahead there.
Aoki controlling Boaz's posture. #T10#
Boaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Boaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boaz 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.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Boaz from controlling successfully. #T11#
Aoki 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: Aoki (8) vs (2) Boaz
Aoki content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Boaz looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki prevents Boaz from improving his position.#T12##SUB2#
Boaz actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki controlling the pace.
Boaz is positioning himself well to prevent Aoki advancing to mount.
Boaz wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Boaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Boaz looking for submissions off his back.
Boaz is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Aoki controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz trying to control here.
Aoki content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Boaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14#
Boaz won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki controlling the action here.
Boaz wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Boaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boaz is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boaz won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Further stalling from Aoki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Miyagi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
We've been hearing good reports from Magomedov'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.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but instead Miyagi has moved into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Miyagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Magomedov won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount. #SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Magomedov is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Well, if Miyagi 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.
#T2#
Magomedov is concentrating on defense, preventing Miyagi from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi is looking to pass Magomedov's guard but actually Magomedov recovers to full guard.
Magomedov has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyagi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.
Miyagi 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.
Magomedov trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom. #T5#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Miyagi has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Miyagi
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi 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.
Magomedov stays in close to Miyagi's body and controls the position. #T8#
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi pulls Magomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Magomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Miyagi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miyagi 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.#T10#
Miyagi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Magomedov is now in half guard.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Miyagi is defending the position. #T12#
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Miyagi won't allow it.
Miyagi trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Miyagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14##SUB#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Miyagi is defending it quite comfortably.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Miyagi controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyagi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 34 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 31 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bok scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparxx (0) vs (4) Bok
Sparxx is trying to control Bok's posture but Bok avoids it.
Sparxx manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bok's best efforts.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx trying to control here.
Bok is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Bok is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
Bok prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparxx controlling the position well. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (7) Bok
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face as Bok controls the position.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bok goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sparxx rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bok's guard! Nice work there by Sparxx! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (7) Bok
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.
Bok looking to control.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (9) Bok
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok passes Sparxx's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparxx has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparxx wants to control the action here but instead Bok manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (12) Bok
Bok manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sparxx to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (2) vs (15) Bok
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
Bok controlling the position well here. Sparxx rolled but Bok kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Bok breaks the grip.
Sparxx tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Bok is trying to stick to Sparxx's back but Sparxx is turning into Bok. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bok's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparxx. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (15) Bok
Bok is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bok's guard.
Bok tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Bok is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Sparxx tries to pass to full mount but Bok defends it.
Bok wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparxx in particular looking to stall.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bok is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Sparxx has latched onto it... Big trouble! Sparxx pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bok is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Sparxx!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrone Sparxx!
After the fight, Tyrone Sparxx 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 30 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dravezesdi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jabbar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but Jabbar defending well.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Jabbar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jabbar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jabbar is trying to reverse the position but instead Dravezesdi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jabbar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jabbar can't escape the position.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but Jabbar is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jabbar has given up his back here. Will Dravezesdi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (0) vs (11) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to control Jabbar but Jabbar is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2#
Jabbar is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jabbar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jabbar for a finish. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi working for the choke.
Dravezesdi has the hooks in. Jabbar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jabbar with him. Jabbar is trying to defend but Dravezesdi has an arm under the chin now! Jabbar grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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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