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CWC 304 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gatsby dives in for a single leg takedown but Gracias sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Gatsby wants the takedown. Gracias is fighting it off but Gatsby persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracias's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (0) Gracias
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Gracias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gatsby tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias controlling the position.
Gatsby trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gatsby is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gatsby tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gatsby looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gatsby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Gatsby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gatsby is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hyperbolic Time Chamber that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Gatsby working a defensive guard but Gracias manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (2) vs (5) Gracias#T2#
Gracias is staying tight to Gatsby's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gatsby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Gracias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracias prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Gatsby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gatsby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracias's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gracias! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gatsby has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Helio Gracias!
Our winner, Helio Gracias, 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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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 0 wins and 3 losses; Napoleon Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 31 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakuraba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Panda defends well and Sakuraba ends up having to push Panda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sakuraba enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sakuraba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (0) Sakuraba#SUB#
Panda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sakuraba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Panda has Sakuraba in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (2) Sakuraba#SUB#
Panda has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuraba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Panda has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuraba controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Panda looking for subs off his back but Sakuraba has passed one foot through into half guard.
Panda is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Sakuraba performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba slows the pace down in half guard.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Panda'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.#T2#
Sakuraba controlling the pace. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba prevents Panda from improving his position.
Panda wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Panda is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Panda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Panda wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sakuraba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Panda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakuraba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More stalling from Sakuraba.#T5##SUB#
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard.
Sakuraba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sakuraba with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Panda is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Sakuraba 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.
Panda wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuraba controlling the pace. #T7#
Panda is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panda is pressing down on Sakuraba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8##SUB#
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sakuraba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panda can't keep his opponent in guard - Sakuraba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sakuraba is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Panda tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Well, if Sakuraba 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.
#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10##SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Panda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Sakuraba maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Panda could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sakuraba has cracked it and Panda is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sakuraba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ishiihara Sakuraba!
A less than humble Ishiihara Sakuraba misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hans Hermann Hoppe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ortega moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoppe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ortega is defending well.#TD#
Hoppe wants the takedown. Ortega is fighting it off but Hoppe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ortega's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoppe (2) vs (0) Ortega#SUB2#
Hoppe sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ortega doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Hoppe paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Ortega - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Ortega!
A victorious Brian Ortega thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 36 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Majere tries to avoid it but Schultz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Majere to the ground. Majere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but Majere shows good takedown defense.
Schultz has been working on his balance at Average Judas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Majere.#TD2#
Majere closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Majere lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Majere
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Majere stopping the sweep attempt from Schultz.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass. #T2#
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Majere controls the pace.
Schultz seems keen to control Majere's posture.
Majere's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Schultz trying to control the position.
Schultz wants to improve his position but instead Majere has moved into half guard.
Majere is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Schultz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schultz is trying to keep Majere in close.
Schultz 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Majere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majere looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there. #T6#
Schultz is trying to hold Majere in close to prevent damage but Majere has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schultz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7#
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Schultz is pulling down on Majere's head to control his posture. #T8#
Majere is stalling in the full guard.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Majere 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. #T9#
Schultz pulls Majere in to control the position.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Majere is posturing up here but Schultz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Majere tries to roll out but it's too tight and Majere has to tap! Slick submission there by Schultz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Schultz!
Mike Schultz made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 25 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Dee closes the distance and clinches.
Dee has Cruz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cruz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dee can't get the takedown.
Dee stops a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Dee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darian Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klay Dee.
Dee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Dee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruz after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Cruz jumps guard.
Dee trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Dee defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Dee defends easily.
#T1#
Dee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Dee#T2#
Cruz is looking to advance position but Dee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (2) vs (4) Dee
Cruz is looking to improve his position but Dee isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Dee's attempts to control the action.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee controlling from mount.
Cruz can't escape the position.
#T4#
Cruz 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.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Dee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dee jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (2) vs (7) Dee
Dee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cruz's legs.
Cruz tries to bench press Dee off him but Dee keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz regains half guard.#SUB#
Cruz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dee escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dee! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (2) vs (10) Dee#T5#
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz is not content to let Dee control the position.
Cruz tries to buck Dee off but Dee is having none of it.#T6#
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Dee has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dee pulls his head out easily.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Dee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz'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.#T8#
Cruz is not content to let Dee control the position.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Cruz has an active guard here but Dee has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dee pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (6) vs (10) Dee
Dee looking to control the position.
Dee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Cruz controls the action.
I really don't envy Dee right now.
#SUB#
Dee is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cruz gets his way!
#SUB#
Cruz tightening his grip on Dee, looking for the choke. #T11##SUB#
Dee defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (6) vs (12) Dee#SUB#
Cruz working for a triangle but Dee defends it easily.
Dee trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB#
Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dee is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (6) vs (15) Dee
Cruz is not content to let Dee control the position.
Cruz looks to move to half guard but instead Dee has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (6) vs (17) Dee#T13#
Cruz can't escape the position.
Dee tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Dee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dee fails to advance to Cruz's back. #T14#
Dee is stalling here but it's allowed Cruz to get half guard.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Dee controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dee wins on points by 17 to 6.
Klay Dee thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Wilky Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Merel moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Pierre pulls guard successfully.
Pierre working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pierre is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Merel has his hands clasped together but Pierre extends and breaks Merel's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pierre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilky Pierre!
Our winner, Wilky Pierre, 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Archer pushes Saldini up against the cage in a clinch.
Saldini prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Saldini has hold of one of Archer's legs. Archer is fighting the takedown attempt but Saldini gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Archer#SUB2#
Archer looking for a triangle here. Saldini is fighting it but it looks tight! Archer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Saldini is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Able Archer!
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 28 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Petrov with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Coe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Petrov ! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrov (0) vs (4) Coe
Coe wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Petrov tries to buck Coe off but Coe is having none of it.#SUB2#
Coe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Petrov is trying to control Coe's posture but Coe avoids it.
Petrov is not content to let Coe control the position.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Coe swings around for an armbar but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Coe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (4) Coe
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Coe is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Coe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrov trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coe trying to control the position.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coe working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Coe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Coe pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Coe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov postures up.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Coe controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Coe has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet. #T6#
Petrov controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coe looking to control.
#SUB2#
Coe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7##SUB2#
Coe is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Petrov frees his head nicely. Oh but Coe has switched to an armbar! Petrov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David Allan Coe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, David Allan Coe made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Watch Out Ronaldo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 45 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ronaldo moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ronaldo manages to pull guard.
Pancake 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.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is keeping the position.
Ronaldo trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ronaldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ronaldo is controlling Pancake's posture.
Ronaldo is trying to keep Pancake in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle here but Pancake uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (3) Pancake
Pancake controls the position.
Pancake taking a break here but Ronaldo is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ronaldo is trying to maintain the position but Pancake is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Pancake is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Pancake wants to work for an arm triangle but Ronaldo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ronaldo wants to control but Pancake is keeping busy.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pancake controlling the action here.#T3#
Ronaldo is trying to maintain the position but Pancake is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Pancake seems content to control.#SUB2#
Pancake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ronaldo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pancake passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (6) Pancake
Pancake tries to move to mount but Ronaldo blocks the move with his legs.
Pancake wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping him busy. #T4#
Ronaldo is looking to reverse the position.
Ronaldo trying his best to control but Pancake has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ronaldo (0) vs (8) Pancake#SUB2#
Pancake looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pancake controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Pancake 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.
Ronaldo wants to control but Pancake is having none of it.
Ronaldo working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Pancake looking to control but Ronaldo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ronaldo is looking to get to half guard.
Ronaldo wants to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.
Ronaldo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pancake seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ronaldo is holding on tight.
Pancake trying to control but Ronaldo is having none of it.
Pancake prevents Ronaldo from getting the reversal.#T6#
Pancake trying to control but Ronaldo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Pancake with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pancake tries to control but Ronaldo wriggling away.
Ronaldo is trying to reverse the position but instead Pancake has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ronaldo (0) vs (11) Pancake#SUB2#
Pancake looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Ronaldo is controlling Pancake 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (2) vs (11) Pancake#T7#
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ronaldo looking to pass the guard.
Ronaldo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8##SUB2#
Pancake has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ronaldo doesn't defend quickly enough and Pancake has managed to lock this one up! Can Ronaldo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pancake on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 17 wins and 24 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Murrdock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murrdock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Conforto has been working on his balance at Clark's Champion's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Murrdock.#TD#
Conforto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Conforto (4) vs (0) Murrdock#SUB#
Conforto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murrdock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Murrdock struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murrdock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Conforto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Conforto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murrdock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murrdock has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Conforto tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto trying to control the action but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Murrdock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murrdock can't do much from the bottom here.
Murrdock regains half guard.
Conforto prevents Murrdock from improving his position.
Conforto trying to control the action but Murrdock is working from the bottom. #T2#
Murrdock tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg. #SUB#
Conforto is working for a submission of some sort.
Murrdock is staying active underneath Conforto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Conforto wants to pass to mount but Murrdock is defending the position.
Murrdock is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Murrdock controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Murrdock wants to get back to full guard.
Conforto trying to control from half guard but Murrdock is working away. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murrdock defends it well.
Murrdock is trying is best to control the position here.
Conforto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (0) Murrdock
Murrdock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Murrdock 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: Conforto (7) vs (2) Murrdock
Murrdock advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (5) Murrdock
Conforto struggling a bit here.
Murrdock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
Murrdock has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Conforto (7) vs (7) Murrdock
Conforto can't escape the position.
#T5#
Murrdock tries to control but Conforto wriggling away.
Murrdock avoids the attempt from Conforto to control.
Conforto is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Murrdock trying to control but Conforto is having none of it.
Conforto working to try and regain half guard.
Murrdock takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (7) vs (10) Murrdock
Conforto tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Conforto is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Murrdock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Murrdock trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Murrdock is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Conforto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Murrdock controlling well, preventing Conforto from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Murrdock looking for the choke but no joy.
Conforto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Murrdock.
#T7#
Murrdock is trying to stick to Conforto's back but Conforto is turning into Murrdock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Murrdock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Conforto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (9) vs (10) Murrdock
Murrdock wants to sweep here but Conforto controlling him for the moment.
Murrdock is adopting a defensive guard.
Murrdock is trying to control the position but Conforto postures up.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Murrdock keeps moving. #T8#
Murrdock wants to sweep here but Conforto controlling him for the moment.
Murrdock managing to control the position.
Conforto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murrdock is controlling Conforto's posture.
Conforto postures up.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T9#
Conforto being controlled here momentarily.
Murrdock looking to control.
Murrdock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Conforto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Murrdock keeps moving.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Murrdock has an active guard here but Conforto has managed to pass into half guard.
Murrdock is positioning himself well to prevent Conforto advancing to mount. #T10#
Murrdock trying to control but Conforto postures up.
Conforto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murrdock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murrdock trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
#SUB#
Conforto seems to be working for a kimura but Murrdock defends the submission attempt.
Conforto trying to control from half guard but Murrdock is working away. #T11##SUB#
Conforto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murrdock is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Murrdock tries to roll over but Conforto keeps him under control.
Conforto slows the pace down in half guard.
Murrdock tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murrdock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conforto passes Murrdock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Conforto is looking to take a break and control but Murrdock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Murrdock trying to control here.
#SUB#
Conforto wants to work for an arm triangle but Murrdock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murrdock is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murrdock tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg.
Murrdock is looking to control Conforto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murrdock avoid being mounted?#T14#
Murrdock tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg.
Conforto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Conforto trying to control the action but Murrdock is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Conforto is working for a kimura but Murrdock is defending it quite comfortably.
Conforto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murrdock wins on points by 10 to 9.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sid Murrdock made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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