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CWC 304 - Pavlov vs Halli PBP Commentary |
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salvatore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvatore somewhat.#TD2#
Salvatore is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ramirez's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Salvatore
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Salvatore has control of the leg.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvatore in particular looking to stall.
Ramirez is doing well to control the position and prevent Salvatore from advancing to side control.#T1#
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Salvatore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.
Ramirez wants to control but Salvatore is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Ramirez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramirez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salvatore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez seems keen to control Salvatore's posture.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Salvatore is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Salvatore controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Salvatore stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Salvatore
Ramirez tries to buck Salvatore off but Salvatore is having none of it.
Salvatore moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ramirez is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez is looking to regain half guard here but Salvatore keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ramirez is looking to reverse the position.
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salvatore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Salvatore trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez trying to control but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Salvatore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salvatore is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.#T7#
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Ramirez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salvatore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ramirez is tightening it up a little... Salvatore has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Salvatore reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Salvatore taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ramirez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jackson Ramirez!
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees, into his post fight interview. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Addams shoots in and bounces Torres off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Torres
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Torres has control of Addams's left arm, preventing Addams from doing any damage.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams 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.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Torres
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Addams has Torres pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Addams is trying to keep Torres in close.
Addams managing to control the position.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
I've been told that Torres has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Addams is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (2) Torres
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Torres trying to control the position.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Torres controlling the position.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Torres is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Addams pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Addams advances to half guard.
Addams wants to advance to full mount but Torres doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Addams is proving a slippery customer.
Addams 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.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres pulls Addams in to control the position.
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Torres keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Torres trying to control the position.
Addams trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Torres
Torres postures up.
#T7#
Torres preventing the sweep.
Addams 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: Addams (6) vs (4) Torres
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres 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.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Addams wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres pulls Addams in close to his closed guard and prevents Addams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Torres 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: Addams (6) vs (6) Torres
Addams tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Addams wants to control but Torres passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (6) vs (9) Torres#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Addams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Addams wants to control but Torres postures up.#T10#
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Addams can't do much from the bottom here.
Addams tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.
Torres working away.#SUB2#
Torres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Torres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Addams is looking to regain half guard here but Torres keeps moving and retains side control. #T11##SUB2#
Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Addams is defending well.
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (8) vs (9) Torres
Torres is not content to let Addams control the position.
Torres is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.#T12#
Torres won't allow Addams to pass to mount. #SUB#
Addams wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Torres 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.#T13#
Addams works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (11) vs (9) Torres
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Addams prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Addams fails to take his opponent's back.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Torres has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (14) vs (9) Torres
Will Addams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T14#
Torres is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Addams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Torres turns into Addams and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (14) vs (11) Torres
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams 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: Addams (16) vs (11) Torres
Addams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Addams 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
Lurch Addams thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tidd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuronoa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Kuronoa darts in and clinches Tidd up against the cage.#TD#
Kuronoa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tidd uses from the top position.
Tidd controlling from the top position.
It looks like Tidd might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Tidd defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuronoa looking to control.
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!#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Tidd defends easily.
#T1#
Tidd sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Kuronoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tidd defends it easily.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Tidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tidd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Kuronoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tidd is aware though and is defending well.
Kuronoa trying to keep a closed guard but Tidd is proving a slippery customer.
Tidd tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuronoa is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kuronoa has his foot on Tidd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tidd works his way back into a safe position though.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Tidd passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (3) Tidd
Tidd controlling from side mount.
Tidd trying to control the action but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Tidd in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kuronoa wants to control but Tidd postures up.#T4#
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep.
Kuronoa sneaks back into half guard.
Kuronoa is trying to maintain the position but Tidd is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuronoa wants to get back to full guard.
Kuronoa is trying to maintain the position but Tidd is very close to passing his half guard.
Tidd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tidd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tidd has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (6) Tidd#T5#
Tidd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tidd's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuronoa tries to control the position but Tidd now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuronoa (0) vs (9) Tidd
Tidd trying to control momentarily.
#T6#
Tidd biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kuronoa turns into Tidd and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (9) Tidd
Kuronoa trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Tidd wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuronoa looking to sit in guard and control but Tidd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (11) Tidd
Tidd wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Kuronoa is pulling down on Tidd's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Tidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Tidd controlling from the top position.
Tidd is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Kuronoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tidd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (14) Tidd#T8#
Kuronoa is being controlled here.
Kuronoa is trying to improve his position.
Tidd is staying tight to Kuronoa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kuronoa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuronoa struggling a bit here.
Tidd controls the position from side control.
Tidd is looking to take a break and control but Kuronoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Tidd is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kuronoa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuronoa keeps working.
Kuronoa is trying to control Tidd's posture but Tidd avoids it.
Tidd wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Tidd is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kuronoa's shoulder. That is not cool.
More stalling from Tidd.
Kuronoa tries to bench press Tidd off him but Tidd keeps the position.
Kuronoa trying to remain calm as Tidd controls from the top position.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tidd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuronoa is refusing to be controlled, as Tidd sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Tidd is keen to just control but Kuronoa is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuronoa wants to control but Tidd is keeping busy.
Tidd tries to pass to full mount but Kuronoa defends it.
Tidd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuronoa works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12##SUB#
Kuronoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tidd is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Tidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tidd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now. #T13##SUB#
Kuronoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tidd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tidd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tidd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
Tidd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuronoa trying to control the position.
Kuronoa pulls Tidd in close to prevent any damage. #T14##SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Tidd defends it easily.
Tidd trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Tidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kuronoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tidd is aware though and is defending well.
Tidd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd wins on points by 14 to 2.
An out of breath Joe Tidd 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diesel.
Diesel doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diesel won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Diesel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Brown just content to control the position.
Brown 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Diesel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brown's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.#SUB2#
Diesel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Brown trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Diesel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brown uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (0) Diesel
Brown trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom here.
Diesel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Brown just content to control the position.
Diesel struggling a bit here.
Who's going to make the next move?
Diesel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (9) vs (0) Diesel
Brown trying to control but Diesel is having none of it. #T4#
Diesel reaches up to try and control the position but Brown seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Diesel rolls and tries to escape and now Brown has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (12) vs (0) Diesel#SUB#
Diesel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brown.
Diesel trying to control the position but Brown manages to sink in the hooks.
Brown really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.#T5#
Brown trying to control.#SUB#
Brown looking to break Diesel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diesel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Brown has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diesel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diesel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brown not allowing Diesel to control his hands. #T6##SUB#
Brown looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Diesel is controlling Brown 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (12) vs (5) Diesel
Diesel working away.#T7#
Brown is not content to let Diesel control the position.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
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The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position. #T8#
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brown! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (12) vs (7) Diesel
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Brown holds of for dear life.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Diesel tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown is trying to control but Diesel passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (12) vs (10) Diesel
Diesel staying calm.#T11#
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Diesel working away.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Diesel wants to control for a moment but Brown uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Diesel wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy. #T12##SUB2#
Brown is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Diesel has latched onto it... Big trouble! Diesel pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Brown is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
An out of breath Kurt Diesel 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 25 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Camara looking to score a takedown here. Morgan is defending well but Camara drives through and ends up in Morgan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan looking to control.
Camara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morgan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Camara content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morgan for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Camara postures up.
#SUB2#
Morgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Morgan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Camara uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Camara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morgan's legs. #T2#
Morgan is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Camara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Morgan is trying to improve his position.
Morgan wants to control but Camara postures up.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (5) vs (2) Morgan#T3#
Camara controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Camara tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Morgan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan controlling the position easily from mount.
Camara tries to reverse the position but Morgan maintains control.#T4#
Morgan controlling from the full mount.
Camara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Camara tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Morgan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morgan prevents Camara from getting the reversal.#T5#
Morgan wants to control the action but instead Camara gets a body lock and reverses into Morgan's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (5) Morgan
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Morgan working for submissions but it's allowed Camara to get to half guard.
Camara is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Camara is keen to just control but Morgan is a slippery customer.
Morgan is trying to control but Camara manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (5) Morgan
Camara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape. #T7#
Morgan tries to reverse the position but Camara maintains control.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan is working to get back to half guard.
Camara seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Morgan is holding on tight.
Morgan tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Morgan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (13) vs (5) Morgan#T8#
Will Camara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Camara controls the position.
Morgan rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Morgan fending off the submission attempt from Camara.
Morgan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camara.
Morgan wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free. #T9#
Camara tries to get the hooks in deep but Morgan pushed the leg off.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Camara doesn't have the hooks in and Morgan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (13) vs (7) Morgan
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Camara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (15) vs (7) Morgan
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morgan holds on and takes a little breather.
Camara stays in close to Morgan's body and controls the position.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morgan working a defensive guard but Camara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (18) vs (7) Morgan
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Camara controls the position.
Morgan manages to get back to half guard.
Camara prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Camara is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Morgan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
#T12##SUB2#
Morgan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Camara escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Camara! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (21) vs (7) Morgan
Morgan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Camara's best efforts.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Morgan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Camara is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Camara is controlling the pace.
Morgan desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T14#
Morgan is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan pulls Camara in close to his closed guard and prevents Camara from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Abubakar Camara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 10 wins and 6 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zulu shoots in looking for a takedown but El Toro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zulu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
El Toro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Zulu drives through and clinches with El Toro against the cage.
#TD#
Zulu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (0) El Toro
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
El Toro being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
El Toro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zulu preventing the sweep.
Zulu passes El Toro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
El Toro is concentrating on defense, preventing Zulu from advancing position.
Zulu prevents El Toro from improving his position.#T2#
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
El Toro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zulu prevents El Toro from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Zulu works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (0) El Toro
A control attempt from El Toro but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (7) vs (0) El Toro
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
El Toro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
El Toro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zulu slows the pace down in half guard.
El Toro wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zulu slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
El Toro wants to improve his position but Zulu is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zulu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Zulu is thwarting El Toro's attempts to control the position.
El Toro is looking to get back to full guard here but Zulu has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (10) vs (0) El Toro
Zulu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt El Toro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
El Toro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zulu off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zulu (10) vs (4) El Toro#T7#
Zulu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
El Toro doesn't have the hooks in and Zulu manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (12) vs (4) El Toro
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zulu wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro looking to control.
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard.
El Toro trying to control the position.
#T8#
El Toro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zulu postures up.
Zulu looking to pass the guard.
El Toro is trying to keep Zulu in close.
El Toro keeping full guard, as Zulu tries to pass. #T9#
El Toro is trying to control the position but Zulu postures up.
Zulu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Zulu is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
El Toro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zulu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zulu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zulu passes El Toro's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
Zulu controlling the action here.
El Toro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Zulu wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Zulu prevents El Toro from improving his position.
El Toro is looking to control Zulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?
Zulu controlling the pace.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zulu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
El Toro trying to control the position.
Zulu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed El Toro's guard.
El Toro is holding on to half guard well.
Still in half guard, Zulu seems content to control.#T13#
El Toro is looking to control Zulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?
El Toro manages to get to full guard.
Zulu 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. #T14#
Zulu wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Zulu is proving a slippery customer.
El Toro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zulu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro working a defensive guard but Zulu manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (15) vs (4) El Toro
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Shaka Zulu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Huhrera gets caught napping as Brah dives in and scores a takedown. Huhrera manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Huhrera
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Brah 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.
Huhrera controlling the position.
Brah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #T1#
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brah stays in close to Huhrera 's body and controls the position.
Brah passes into half guard.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Huhrera trying to control here.
Brah trying to pass the guard but Huhrera defending well.
Brah prevents Huhrera from improving his position.
Brah stalling.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Huhrera is staying active underneath Brah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Huhrera is controlling Brah's trapped leg to prevent Brah from advancing to side control.
Huhrera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brah won't allow Huhrera to sweep him here.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Huhrera pulls Brah in close to prevent any damage.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera is pulling down on Brah's head. It's preventing any offense from Brah, at least for the moment.
Brah trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Huhrera manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah has his hands on Huhrera 's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Huhrera stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Huhrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah controlling Huhrera 's posture.
Huhrera looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Brah working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huhrera looking to pass the guard.
Brah is controlling Huhrera 's posture.
Brah being controlled here, momentarily.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Huhrera advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (2) vs (5) Huhrera
Brah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huhrera moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like Huhrera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Huhrera is continuing to stall.
Huhrera trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Brah's face as Huhrera controls the position.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
Huhrera controlling the position. #T8#
Brah tries to buck Huhrera off but Huhrera is having none of it.
Brah is letting Huhrera control him for a moment.
Brah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huhrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brah trying to remain calm as Huhrera controls from the top position.
Brah is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Huhrera 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
Brah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huhrera 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huhrera 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brah (6) vs (5) Huhrera
Brah trying to control.
Huhrera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
Huhrera controlling the position well.
Huhrera is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (9) vs (5) Huhrera
Huhrera is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah slows the pace down.
Huhrera can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Huhrera is letting Brah control him for a moment.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huhrera keeps working.
Brah working away.
Brah staying calm.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huhrera keeps working.
Huhrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Huhrera 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Huhrera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brah off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brah (9) vs (9) Huhrera
Will Huhrera go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Huhrera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brah trying to control the position but Huhrera manages to sink in the hooks.
Huhrera has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brah's body.
Huhrera controlling well, preventing Brah from escaping the position.
#T12#
Huhrera has good solid back control here.
Huhrera gets his hands free as Brah looks to control.
Huhrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Huhrera avoiding Brah 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Brah do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Huhrera keeps control of the position as Brah tries to break free.
Huhrera controlling from the back.#T13#
Huhrera is not going to allow Brah to sit and survive in this position.
Brah looking very determined here, making life difficult for Huhrera .
Huhrera is hanging on to Brah's back as he tries to escape.
Huhrera trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Brah tries to break free.
Brah looking very determined here, making life difficult for Huhrera .
Brah wants to control his opponent's hands but Huhrera gets his hands free.
Huhrera biding his time, controlling Brah.
Brah prevents Huhrera from getting a body triangle.#T14#
Brah is really stuck here.
Brah is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Huhrera .
The adventures of Huhrera the control monster continue. Boring.
Brah trying to control the action but Huhrera just sinks the hooks in.
Huhrera tries to get the hooks in deep but Brah pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah tries to escape but Huhrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Huhrera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Huhrera controlling well, preventing Brah from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Brah is heads and Huhrera is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Huhrera wins on points by 10 to 9.
A very excited looking Julio Valeron Huhrera 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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Co-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 New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Simone gets a clinch.
Simone jumps guard but Kersikov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kersikov has hold of one of Simone's legs. Simone is fighting the takedown attempt but Kersikov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Simone
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Simone is still trying to improve position.
Simone pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Simone 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.
Kersikov stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Simone trying to control the position.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet. #T1#
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Simone wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Simone is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
Simone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kersikov prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #T3#
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Simone
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Simone won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kersikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simone defends it easily.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Simone stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Simone
Simone 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.
Simone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone 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: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Simone
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simone's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (8) vs (4) Simone
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Simone tries to buck him off.
#T6#
Kersikov trying to control.
Simone is in bad spot here.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
Kersikov avoiding Simone 's attempts to control his hands.
Kersikov is hanging on to Simone's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.#SUB#
Kersikov has the hooks in. Simone is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Kersikov passes his arm under Simone's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Simone taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bogdan Kersikov!
A victorious Bogdan Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 32 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Halli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Halli
Pavlov is concentrating on defense, preventing Halli from advancing position.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Halli is looking to advance position but Pavlov won't allow it.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov has a hand on Halli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Halli
Halli avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Halli trying to control the pace. #T2#
Pavlov tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Halli advancing to mount.
Pavlov trying to control but Halli postures up.
Halli prevents Pavlov from improving his position.#T3#
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.#T4#
Pavlov is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov controlling the position well.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Halli prevents Pavlov from improving his position.#T5#
Pavlov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Halli jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Halli
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Pavlov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Halli is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (10) Halli
Pavlov tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Pavlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halli avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.#T7#
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Halli has a good base and remains in mount.
Halli fails to move to back control.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Halli avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Halli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (0) vs (13) Halli#T9#
Pavlov turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (13) Halli
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (15) Halli#SUB#
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halli 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.
Halli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
#T10#
Pavlov trying to control but Halli postures up.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halli controlling the action here.#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (2) vs (18) Halli
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halli trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away. #T12#
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Halli gets to mount! Pavlov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (2) vs (20) Halli
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli stalling.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Pavlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T14#
Pavlov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Halli controlling from the top position.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov pulls Halli in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 20 to 2.
Reijo Halli is the new featherweight champion!
Reijo Halli decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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