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CWC 311 - Steel vs Simone PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
O Reilly has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Bar pulls O Reilly into guard.
Bar keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
Bar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
O Reilly trying to move into half guard but instead Bar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) O Reilly
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar stands and throws O Reilly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) O Reilly
Bar 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.
O Reilly is looking to reverse the position.
Bar takes a little break here. O Reilly wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
O Reilly tries to bench press Bar off him but Bar keeps the position.
O Reilly is being controlled here.
O Reilly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bar wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Reilly keeps working.
O Reilly struggling a bit here.#T2##SUB#
Bar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, O Reilly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bar but great work by O Reilly. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (5) vs (4) O Reilly
O Reilly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
O Reilly passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bar! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bar (5) vs (6) O Reilly
Bar is wriggling around trying to escape.
O Reilly moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bar (5) vs (9) O Reilly#SUB2#
Bar showing good submission defense here.
Bar turns into O Reilly and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (7) vs (9) O Reilly#T3#
Bar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
O Reilly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Reilly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bar controls the pace.
Bar trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bar controls the pace.#T4#
O Reilly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed O Reilly's guard. #SUB2#
O Reilly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
O Reilly tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
O Reilly tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (10) vs (9) O Reilly#T5#
O Reilly tries to lock up and control but Bar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
O Reilly is looking to improve his position but Bar isn't that keen on the idea.
O Reilly regains half guard.
O Reilly wants to control but Bar passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (13) vs (9) O Reilly
O Reilly trying to remain calm as Bar controls from the top position.
O Reilly is trying to control Bar's posture but Bar avoids it. #T6#
O Reilly is being controlled here.
Bar wants to control but O Reilly is keeping him busy.
Bar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Reilly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O Reilly can't do much from the bottom here.
O Reilly being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Bar is looking to take a break and control but O Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Reilly tries to bench press Bar off him but Bar keeps the position.
O Reilly manages to get back to half guard.
Bar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Bar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Reilly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bar.
O Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
O Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Bar sits in half guard.
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Bar has control of the leg.
O Reilly is not content to let Bar control the position.
O Reilly is controlling Bar's trapped leg to prevent Bar from advancing to side control.
O Reilly gets back to full guard.
O Reilly controls Bar momentarily but Bar frees himself. #T9##SUB2#
O Reilly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bar slips nicely into half guard.
O Reilly trying to control but Bar postures up.
Bar works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (16) vs (9) O Reilly#T10#
O Reilly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bar looking to control but O Reilly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bar prevents O Reilly from getting the reversal.#T11#
O Reilly tries to hold on but Bar pushes him away.
O Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bar controlling his opponent.
Bar wants to control the pace but O Reilly is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar prevents O Reilly from getting the reversal.#T12#
Bar controlling the position easily from mount.
O Reilly wants to control but Bar is having none of it.
Bar controlling his opponent.
O Reilly is trying desperately to improve position.
O Reilly wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bar (19) vs (9) O Reilly#T13#
Bar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of O Reilly's body.
Bar keeps control of the position as O Reilly tries to break free.
#SUB#
Bar working for the choke.
O Reilly tries to escape the position.
O Reilly trying to control the action but Bar just sinks the hooks in.
Bar trying to control momentarily.
#T14#
O Reilly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Bar looking for the choke but no joy.
O Reilly breaks Bar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (19) vs (11) O Reilly
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 19 to 11. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 20 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi has Alopodis up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyagi can't get the takedown.
Alopodis is trying to pull guard but Miyagi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Miyagi tightens his grip and picks Alopodis up, before dumping him to the ground. Alopodis manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Miyagi#SUB#
Alopodis throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miyagi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Alopodis is looking to reverse the position.
Miyagi controlling the position.
Miyagi trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis stops Miyagi from passing to mount.
Alopodis tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position. #T1#
Alopodis seems a little lost for a moment, as Miyagi dominates the positioning.
Alopodis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (0) vs (7) Miyagi
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alopodis tries to reverse the position but Miyagi maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi wants to take his opponent's back but Alopodis doesn't allow it.
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount but Miyagi keeps good control and instead manages to take Alopodis's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (10) Miyagi
Miyagi has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Miyagi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Alopodis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Alopodis is in bad spot here.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alopodis is trying to break free.
Alopodis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miyagi.
#T3#
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Miyagi not allowing Alopodis to control his hands.
Miyagi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alopodis.
Miyagi is hanging on to Alopodis's back as he tries to escape.
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Alopodis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (10) Miyagi#T4#
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Miyagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alopodis is aware though and is defending well.
Miyagi controls Alopodis momentarily but Alopodis frees himself.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Alopodis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyagi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alopodis has managed to get both his arms back between Miyagi's legs - danger averted.
Alopodis passes into half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyagi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it. #T5##SUB#
Alopodis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyagi is just riding it out for now. Alopodis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Miyagi looking for submissions off his back.
Miyagi works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Miyagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alopodis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Miyagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (10) Miyagi
Alopodis advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (7) vs (10) Miyagi#SUB#
Alopodis looking to secure an arm triangle but Miyagi defends it well.
Miyagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miyagi won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Miyagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miyagi! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (10) Miyagi#SUB#
Alopodis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T7#
Alopodis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyagi regains half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well.
Miyagi 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.#SUB2#
Miyagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount. #T8##SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Miyagi has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Miyagi! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Koryu Miyagi!
After winning the bout, Koryu Miyagi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 30 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jiurgite has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Jiurgite has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hell uses from the top position.
Jiurgite is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jiurgite controls Hell momentarily but Hell frees himself.
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jiurgite is keeping the position for now.
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Hell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jiurgite is pulling down on Hell's head to control his posture.
Jiurgite wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Jiurgite 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: Hell (0) vs (2) Jiurgite#SUB#
Hell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hell is trying to control but Jiurgite manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (5) Jiurgite
Jiurgite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hell is trying desperately to improve position.
Jiurgite looking to control but Hell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Hell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hell is working hard here to advance position.
Jiurgite wants to take Hell's back but he can't do it this time.
Hell tries to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away.
Hell tries to reverse the position but Jiurgite maintains control.
Jiurgite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hell tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Hell 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: Hell (2) vs (5) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jiurgite might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jiurgite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jiurgite is still trying to improve position.
Hell wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is keeping the position.#T4#
Jiurgite lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (7) Jiurgite#SUB#
Hell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jiurgite uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (2) vs (10) Jiurgite
Hell manages to get back to half guard.
Hell is controlling Jiurgite's trapped leg to prevent Jiurgite from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Hell looking for submissions off his back.
Hell won't allow Jiurgite to pass to mount. #T5#
Hell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jiurgite manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (2) vs (13) Jiurgite
Hell tries to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away.
Jiurgite controlling the pace for now.
Jiurgite tries to control but Hell wriggling away. #T6#
Hell is working to get back to half guard.
Hell wants to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Hell 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: Hell (4) vs (13) Jiurgite
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass.
Hell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Hell being controlled here momentarily.
Hell wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Jiurgite working a defensive guard here.
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass.
Jiurgite controls Hell momentarily but Hell frees himself.
Hell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
Hell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jiurgite is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiurgite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hell 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.
Jiurgite 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.
Jiurgite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (4) vs (15) Jiurgite
Jiurgite looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Hell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (6) vs (15) Jiurgite
Jiurgite 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.
Hell pushing down on Jiurgite's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Jiurgite actively working from the bottom here.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Hell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Hell has control of the leg. #T10#
Hell is trying to control. Jiurgite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hell is thwarting Jiurgite's attempts to control the position.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Hell is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11#
Jiurgite is trying to control but Hell passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (9) vs (15) Jiurgite
Jiurgite tries to buck Hell off but Hell is having none of it.#SUB#
Hell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jiurgite gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Hell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hell trying to mount his opponent but Jiurgite defends it. #T12#
Jiurgite is not content to let Hell control the position.
Jiurgite is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hell 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.
Hell wants to take a breather but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Hell has control of the leg. #T13#
Jiurgite wants to control but Hell is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Jiurgite is defending against the submission attempts here by Hell.
Jiurgite controlling the position well.
Jiurgite wants to control but Hell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hell wants to pass to mount but Jiurgite is defending the position. #T14#
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Hell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jiurgite wants to control but Hell is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Jiurgite actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jiurgite has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hell works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (12) vs (15) Jiurgite
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite tries to reverse the position but Hell maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite wins on points by 15 to 12. |
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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 20 wins and 13 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brah. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brah (4) vs (0) Ignatowski
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brah controls the position.
Brah working away.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ignatowski sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Brah wants to free his trapped foot but Ignatowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski wants to control but Brah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brah performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Brah is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Brah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignatowski is just riding it out for now. Brah eventually gives up the hold.
Brah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brah is working away from the top position though.
Brah trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Brah'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.
Ignatowski won't allow Brah to pass to mount.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski keeping control of the position.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away. #T4#
Still in half guard, Brah seems content to control.
Ignatowski wants to control but Brah is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (4) vs (5) Ignatowski
Brah is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Brah defending well.
Brah trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ignatowski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (4) vs (8) Ignatowski#T6#
Ignatowski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brah to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brah (4) vs (11) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Brah showing good submission defense here.
Brah tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brah is defending well though. Ignatowski let's go of the attempt for now.
Brah turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (6) vs (11) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to keep Brah in close.
Brah slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (9) vs (11) Ignatowski
Ignatowski regains half guard.#T7#
Brah moves into full mount! Ignatowski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (12) vs (11) Ignatowski
Brah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.
Ignatowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brah takes Ignatowski's back. Score +3 for taking back: Brah (15) vs (11) Ignatowski#SUB#
Brah goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ignatowski escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (15) vs (13) Ignatowski#T8#
Ignatowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (15) vs (16) Ignatowski
Brah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brah reaches up and holds on to Ignatowski to control the position.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and Brah manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Brah is looking to improve his position.
Brah holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T9#
Brah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (17) vs (16) Ignatowski
Brah trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brah preventing the sweep.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Brah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard but Brah manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (20) vs (16) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control but Brah postures up.#SUB#
Brah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ignatowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brah content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Brah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Ignatowski is not content to let Brah control the position.
Ignatowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Brah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Brah is taking a breather. Ignatowski 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.#T12#
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Brah controlling the action here. #SUB#
Brah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Brah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Brah postures up. #T13#
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Brah sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brah is aware though and is defending well.#T14#
Ignatowski controls Brah momentarily but Brah frees himself.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Brah stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski has an active guard here but Brah has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 20 to 16.
After winning the bout, Edgy Brah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 34 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 21 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakuraba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fiso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakuraba but Sakuraba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ishiihara Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown but Fiso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakuraba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Fiso drives through with a takedown into Sakuraba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso stays in close to Sakuraba's body and controls the position.
Sakuraba pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Sakuraba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (2) Fiso
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.
Sakuraba showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Sakuraba trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso pulls Sakuraba in close to his closed guard and prevents Sakuraba from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fiso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba is looking to advance position but Fiso has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (6) Fiso
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Sakuraba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Sakuraba is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso takes Sakuraba's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sakuraba (2) vs (9) Fiso
Sakuraba is in bad spot here.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Sakuraba tries to buck him off.
Sakuraba just trying to survive but Fiso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sakuraba tries to break free.
Fiso controlling the position well here. Sakuraba rolled but Fiso kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4##SUB2#
Fiso looking for the choke from the back.
Fiso biding his time, looking for the opening.
It looks like Fiso 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.
Sakuraba looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiso.
Sakuraba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiso fails to advance to Sakuraba's back.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position but Fiso isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakuraba is looking to escape.
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiso is looking to work his way around to Sakuraba's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount. #T6##SUB2#
Fiso is working for a guillotine from mount but Sakuraba frees his head quite easily.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso wants to take his opponent's back but Sakuraba doesn't allow it.
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Sakuraba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Sakuraba is trying to escape the mount.
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.
Sakuraba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiso is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiso content just to control the position here. #T8#
Fiso tries to control but Sakuraba wriggling away.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Sakuraba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakuraba is looking to escape.
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Let's hope that Fiso 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.
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Sakuraba is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso content just to control the position here. #T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fiso.
Sakuraba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso trying to control but Sakuraba is having none of it. #T11#
Sakuraba wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Fiso not doing much here.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakuraba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T13#
Sakuraba trying to control the position.
Sakuraba 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: Sakuraba (4) vs (9) Fiso
Fiso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fiso wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso is doing well to control the position and prevent Sakuraba from advancing to side control.#T14#
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba stalling.
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sakuraba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 9 to 4.
Malaki Fiso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 22 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cubbedge gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Burroughs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cubbedge tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Burroughs trying to hold on to Cubbedge 's head to control him but Cubbedge postures up.
#T1#
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Burroughs is working away.
Burroughs wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Cubbedge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cubbedge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burroughs! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (5) Cubbedge #T2#
Burroughs tries to hold on but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge prevents Burroughs from getting the reversal.
Burroughs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cubbedge wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cubbedge content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Cubbedge seems to be looking for submissions.
Burroughs is doing well to control the position and prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cubbedge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (8) Cubbedge
Burroughs wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Cubbedge trying to control but Burroughs is having none of it. #T4#
Cubbedge works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (0) vs (11) Cubbedge
Burroughs tries to roll but Cubbedge sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Burroughs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cubbedge .
Burroughs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burroughs wants to control his opponent's hands but Cubbedge gets his hands free.
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cubbedge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burroughs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Cubbedge avoids the attempt from Burroughs to control.
Burroughs is trying to escape the mount.
Cubbedge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Burroughs to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (0) vs (14) Cubbedge
Burroughs tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burroughs wants to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position but Cubbedge isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Burroughs tries to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (0) vs (17) Cubbedge
Cubbedge avoiding Burroughs 's attempts to control his hands.
Burroughs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for a kimura but Burroughs is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7#
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Burroughs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cubbedge wants to free his trapped foot but Burroughs is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burroughs gets full guard.
Burroughs pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
Cubbedge postures up.
Burroughs being controlled here, momentarily.
Cubbedge won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here.
Burroughs controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Burroughs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs is trying to hold Cubbedge in close to prevent damage but Cubbedge has managed to pass into half guard.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Burroughs is trying to control but can't.
Burroughs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Burroughs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Cubbedge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Burroughs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Cubbedge is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burroughs.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cubbedge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (20) Cubbedge
Burroughs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T13##SUB#
Cubbedge moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Burroughs. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (23) Cubbedge
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge prevents Burroughs from improving his position.
Burroughs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Burroughs gets back to full guard.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (23) Cubbedge
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 23 to 2.
A victorious Bart Cubbedge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cruz has managed to clinch.
Jabbar tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Jabbar's takedown attempt.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jabbar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jabbar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jabbar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz 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.
Michael Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Jabbar.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Jabbar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Cruz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jabbar regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Jabbar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar 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.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jabbar seems keen to control Cruz's posture.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.#SUB2#
Cruz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jabbar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cruz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jabbar pulls down on the head and he's put Cruz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Muhammad Jabbar!
Muhammad Jabbar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Michael Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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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 14 wins and 9 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Zulu closes the distance and pushes Blood back into the cage.
Blood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zulu prevents it.
Blood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zulu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blood tries for a takedown but Zulu manages to get underhooks.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Blood.
Zulu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zulu fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zulu. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (4) vs (0) Blood
Blood 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.
Blood is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Zulu controlling the position from side mount.
Blood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zulu controls the position from side control.#T2#
Blood stops Zulu from passing to mount.
Blood can't do much from the bottom here.
Blood is looking to reverse the position.
Blood wants to control but Zulu postures up.
Blood sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Blood won't allow Zulu to pass to mount.
Blood wants to improve his position but Zulu is controlling well.
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Zulu is very close to passing his half guard.
Blood wants to improve his position but Zulu is controlling well.
Zulu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Blood's thigh. Blood counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Blood controlling Zulu's posture.
Blood keeping full guard, as Zulu tries to pass.
Blood is trying to control the position but Zulu postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB2#
Blood has his foot on Zulu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zulu works his way back into a safe position though.
Zulu controlling from the top position.
Blood is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Zulu stands and throws Blood's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (7) vs (0) Blood
Blood prevents Zulu from moving into mount. #T7#
Zulu is looking to take a break and control but Blood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blood is trying to control Zulu's posture but Zulu avoids it.
Blood prevents Zulu from improving position.
Blood trying to remain calm as Zulu controls from the top position.
Blood is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Blood gets back to half guard.
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Blood is defending well.
Blood moves into full guard.
Zulu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Blood looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Blood looking for subs off his back but Zulu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Blood holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Zulu is looking to take a break and control but Blood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Zulu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zulu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Blood trying to control from the bottom.
Zulu content to control rather than advance.
Zulu is trying to control the action in half guard but Blood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Zulu trying to control the pace.
Blood tries to roll over but Zulu keeps him under control.
Zulu content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Blood wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zulu is thwarting Blood's attempts to control the position.
Blood trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Zulu manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (10) vs (0) Blood#T13#
Blood manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zulu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zulu trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Blood trying to control here.
Zulu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Blood is defending well.
Still in half guard, Zulu seems content to control.#SUB2#
Blood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blood wants to control but Zulu passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (13) vs (0) Blood
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu wants to control but Blood is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
A victorious Shaka Zulu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 31 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Arias drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arias controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke 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.
Arias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Arias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ottke wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arias wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Arias's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Arias preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias is stalling in the full guard.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias preventing the sweep.
Arias trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ottke is trying to keep Arias in close.
#T3##SUB2#
Ottke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arias has passed into half guard!
Ottke trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
Ottke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ottke managing to control the position.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arias controls the pace.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there. #T4#
Ottke has his hands on Arias's head, controlling the position.
Arias wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Arias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottke's guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it. #SUB#
Ottke is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Ottke manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke pulls Arias in close to his closed guard and prevents Arias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ottke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Ottke controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias 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.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Ottke controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Arias postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Ottke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Arias drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ottke dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Ottke
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Ottke won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ottke passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (5) Ottke
Arias is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Ottke trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke is taking a breather. Arias 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.#T11#
Ottke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Ottke controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Ottke trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Arias can't escape the position.
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Arias is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Ottke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
Arias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arias gets full guard.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Ottke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Ottke 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Rolf Ottke, 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Steel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simone to the ground. Steel is now in Simone's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Simone
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simone for as long as he can get away with.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone looking to control.
Simone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SUB2#
Simone has his feet on Steel's thighs here. He's pushed Steel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Steel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Joey Simone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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