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CWC 313 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Greene! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Greene darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.#TD#
Greene ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Greene no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
My spies in Uncle Nastys Training Shack inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanders is pushing down on Greene's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greene is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanders has managed to sneak the leg through.
Greene is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Greene looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sanders pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Greene (0) vs (3) Sanders
Greene 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: Greene (2) vs (3) Sanders
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Greene has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sanders to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Greene is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sanders pulls down on the head and he's put Greene to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aslak Maitonaama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 23 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Maitonaama rushes Azaryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Azaryan pulls guard successfully.
Maitonaama trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan trying to control the position.
Maitonaama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Maitonaama drops back looking for a leg! Azaryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azaryan manages to kick Maitonaama off! Maitonaama jumps back into Azaryan's guard.
Maitonaama trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is keeping the position.#T1#
Maitonaama looking to sit in guard and control but Azaryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maitonaama (0) vs (2) Azaryan#SUB#
Maitonaama is looking for a triangle but Azaryan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Maitonaama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Azaryan has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Maitonaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Maitonaama is pressing down on Azaryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maitonaama seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Maitonaama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maitonaama (2) vs (2) Azaryan#T2#
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Maitonaama is pushing down on Azaryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azaryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Maitonaama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azaryan wants to improve his position but Maitonaama is controlling well.
Azaryan won't allow Maitonaama to pass to mount. #T3#
Azaryan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maitonaama (5) vs (2) Azaryan
Azaryan tries to hold on but Maitonaama postures up.
Maitonaama moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Maitonaama (8) vs (2) Azaryan
Azaryan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maitonaama.
Azaryan trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Azaryan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Maitonaama's arms.
I really don't envy Azaryan right now.
#T4#
Maitonaama gets his hands free as Azaryan looks to control.
Maitonaama is looking to control Azaryan but Azaryan is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Maitonaama is persistently looking for the submission but Azaryan is defending it well.
#SUB#
Maitonaama goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Azaryan escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maitonaama (8) vs (4) Azaryan
Maitonaama wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
Maitonaama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Maitonaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan is keen to just control but Maitonaama is a slippery customer.
Azaryan is controlling the pace.
Maitonaama works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6##SUB#
Maitonaama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Maitonaama is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
#SUB#
Maitonaama looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Azaryan has picked Maitonaama up and slammed him! Maitonaama can't keep hold of the triangle and Azaryan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maitonaama (8) vs (7) Azaryan
Maitonaama trying his best to control but Azaryan has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maitonaama (8) vs (9) Azaryan
Azaryan trying to control but Maitonaama is having none of it.
Maitonaama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Azaryan 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.
Azaryan takes Maitonaama's back. Score +3 for taking back: Maitonaama (8) vs (12) Azaryan
Azaryan doesn't have the hooks in and Maitonaama manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maitonaama (10) vs (12) Azaryan
Maitonaama looking to sit in guard and control but Azaryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maitonaama (10) vs (14) Azaryan#SUB#
Maitonaama working for submissions but it's allowed Azaryan to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Maitonaama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Azaryan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maitonaama is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Maitonaama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maitonaama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maitonaama gets back to full guard.
#T9##SUB#
Maitonaama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maitonaama looking to control.
Azaryan passes Maitonaama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Azaryan prevents Maitonaama from improving his position.#SUB#
Maitonaama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Azaryan is trying to work for a kimura but Maitonaama is defending well.
#T10#
Maitonaama is controlling Azaryan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Maitonaama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Maitonaama looking for submissions off his back.
Maitonaama trying to control here.
Maitonaama tries to get to full guard but Azaryan has control of the leg. #T11#
Maitonaama wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Maitonaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Azaryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azaryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maitonaama (10) vs (17) Azaryan
Maitonaama manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T12#
Maitonaama gets back to full guard.
Maitonaama wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Maitonaama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Azaryan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Maitonaama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13##SUB#
Maitonaama is looking for a triangle but Azaryan pushes his legs off easily.
Maitonaama managing to control the position. #SUB#
Maitonaama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azaryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maitonaama working a defensive guard but Azaryan passes into half guard.
#T14##SUB#
Maitonaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azaryan pulls his head out easily.
Maitonaama trying to control but Azaryan postures up.
Azaryan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maitonaama (10) vs (20) Azaryan#SUB2#
Azaryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maitonaama is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Azaryan is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maitonaama (10) vs (22) Azaryan
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 22 to 10.
Artur Azaryan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lester Burnham! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ernie Tertelgte!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burnham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burnham wants it to stay on the feet.
Burnham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burnham wants it to stay on the feet.
Tertelgte has a takedown stuffed.
Lester Burnham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernie Tertelgte.#TD#
Burnham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tertelgte did well to prevent Burnham getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burnham (2) vs (0) Tertelgte
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tertelgte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burnham is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Tertelgte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burnham controlling the action here. #SUB#
Burnham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tertelgte is just riding it out for now. Burnham eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burnham 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.
#T1#
Tertelgte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burnham is working away from the top position though.
Tertelgte might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burnham haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burnham wants to free his trapped foot but Tertelgte is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tertelgte is staying active underneath Burnham, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Tertelgte looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Burnham is trying to work for a kimura but Tertelgte is defending well.
Tertelgte tries to roll over but Burnham keeps him under control.#T2#
Tertelgte trying to hold on to Burnham's head to control him but Burnham postures up.
#SUB#
Burnham is trying to work for a kimura but Tertelgte is defending well.
Burnham wants to free his trapped foot but Tertelgte is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Burnham seems to be working for a kimura but Tertelgte defends the submission attempt.
Tertelgte is looking for a sweep. Burnham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Burnham 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.
Burnham is thwarting Tertelgte's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Tertelgte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burnham pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Burnham is working for a kimura but Tertelgte is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Burnham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tertelgte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burnham.
Burnham is pressing down on Tertelgte's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tertelgte is holding on for now.
Burnham controlling the action here. #T4#
Burnham is trying to control. Tertelgte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tertelgte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burnham is working away from the top position though.
Burnham moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (5) vs (0) Tertelgte
Tertelgte is trying to improve his position.
Tertelgte gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tertelgte gets full guard.
Burnham stopping the sweep attempt from Tertelgte.
Burnham passes into half guard. #T5#
Tertelgte is looking to control Burnham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tertelgte avoid being mounted?
Tertelgte wants to get back to full guard.
Burnham is thwarting Tertelgte's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Burnham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tertelgte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burnham.
Tertelgte is looking to control Burnham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tertelgte avoid being mounted?
Tertelgte is doing well to control the position and prevent Burnham from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura but Tertelgte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burnham to get the leverage. #T6##SUB#
Burnham seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tertelgte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burnham pulls his head out easily.
Burnham prevents Tertelgte from improving his position.#SUB#
Burnham seems to be looking for submissions.
Burnham wants to control but Tertelgte is keeping him busy.
Tertelgte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Tertelgte is defending well. #SUB#
Burnham is trying to work for a kimura but Tertelgte is defending well.
Tertelgte tries to roll over but Burnham keeps him under control.#T7##SUB#
Burnham seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Burnham 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.
#SUB2#
Tertelgte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burnham pulls his head out easily.
Tertelgte is positioning himself well to prevent Burnham advancing to mount. #T8##SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Burnham 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.
Tertelgte trying to control from the bottom.
Tertelgte manages to get to full guard.
Burnham looking to pass the guard.
Burnham postures up.
#T9#
Tertelgte keeping full guard, as Burnham tries to pass.
Tertelgte working a defensive guard here.
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnham stands and throws Tertelgte's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burnham (8) vs (0) Tertelgte#SUB#
Burnham tries for a kimura but Tertelgte is defending well.
Tertelgte tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Burnham tries for a kimura but Tertelgte is defending well. #SUB#
Burnham is trying to get an arm triangle but Tertelgte is defending well. #T10##SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tertelgte has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tertelgte is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burnham's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tertelgte regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burnham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tertelgte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Tertelgte 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.#T11#
Burnham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tertelgte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burnham stays in close to Tertelgte's body and controls the position.
Tertelgte trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Tertelgte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burnham defends it easily.
Tertelgte wants to sweep here but Burnham controlling him for the moment.
Tertelgte keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham pushing down on Tertelgte's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Burnham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tertelgte keeps working.
Burnham trying to mount his opponent but Tertelgte defends it.
Burnham prevents Tertelgte from improving his position.
Tertelgte trying to control but Burnham postures up.
#SUB#
Burnham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tertelgte has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tertelgte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tertelgte.
Tertelgte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burnham trying to control but Tertelgte is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Burnham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tertelgte keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Tertelgte working a defensive guard here.
Tertelgte 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.
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tertelgte is trying to keep Burnham in close.
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tertelgte is keeping the position for now. #T14##SUB2#
Tertelgte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burnham is stalling in the full guard.
Tertelgte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tertelgte controlling Burnham's posture. #SUB#
Burnham drops back looking for a leg! Tertelgte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tertelgte manages to kick Burnham off! Burnham jumps back into Tertelgte's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham wants to control from the top but Tertelgte keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burnham takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Lester Burnham, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; More IsMore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 21 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
IsMore moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lima pulls guard effortlessly.
Lima has his hands on IsMore's head, controlling the position.
IsMore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but IsMore defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but IsMore defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima wants to sweep here but IsMore controlling him for the moment. #T1#
IsMore advances to half guard.
Lima tries to get to full guard but IsMore has control of the leg.
IsMore is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
IsMore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time IsMore.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
IsMore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IsMore content to control rather than advance.
IsMore is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
IsMore 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.
Lima wants to control but IsMore is keeping busy.
#T3#
Lima is controlling IsMore's trapped leg to prevent IsMore from advancing to side control.
IsMore passes into side control, despite Lima's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (3) vs (0) Lima
Lima is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
IsMore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
IsMore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Lima wants to control but IsMore postures up.
IsMore trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
IsMore controls the position.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
IsMore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lima, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
IsMore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lima rolls with the submission and now he's on top in IsMore's guard! Nice work there by Lima! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: IsMore (3) vs (2) Lima#T5#
Lima stands and throws IsMore's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (3) vs (5) Lima
IsMore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura but IsMore is defending well.
IsMore is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima is thwarting IsMore's attempts to control the position.
Lima wants to take a breather but IsMore is having none of it. #T6#
IsMore moves into full guard.
IsMore keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
IsMore wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lima trying to control from half guard but IsMore is working away. #T7##SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
IsMore tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lima has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (3) vs (8) Lima
Lima pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
IsMore is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
IsMore tries to hold on but Lima postures up.
IsMore gets back to half guard.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
IsMore regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lima trying to control but IsMore is working from the bottom.
Lima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (3) vs (11) Lima#SUB2#
Lima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on IsMore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
IsMore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lima's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima wants to free his trapped foot but IsMore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
IsMore trying to control here.
#T10##SUB2#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but IsMore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima is keen to just control but IsMore is a slippery customer.
IsMore manages to get to full guard.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but IsMore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: IsMore (5) vs (11) Lima
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
IsMore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, IsMore has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
IsMore stands and throws Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (8) vs (11) Lima#T11#
Lima tries to bench press IsMore off him but IsMore keeps the position.
IsMore takes a little break here. Lima wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
IsMore wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
IsMore tries to advance to mount but can't. #T12##SUB#
IsMore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
IsMore tries to advance to mount but can't.
IsMore trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Lima is trying to get back to half guard.
Lima manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: IsMore (8) vs (13) Lima#SUB2#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but IsMore sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
IsMore is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
IsMore is doing well to control the position and prevent Lima from advancing to side control.
IsMore wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. IsMore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
IsMore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but IsMore defends it.
IsMore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IsMore pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
IsMore looking for a sweep. Not yet IsMore, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lima wins on points by 13 to 8. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Golar Omoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Omoran gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Omoran pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Omoran decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omoran (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (5) vs (0) Barnes
Omoran content just to control the position here.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Omoran tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #T1#
Omoran is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Omoran controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omoran (5) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control but Omoran is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Omoran is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Barnes rolls with it to try and escape but Omoran cranks on the arm and Barnes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Golar Omoran!
Our winner, Golar Omoran, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Luc Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gagnon tries to clinch but Czarny Z Garbowa is having none of it.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gagnon tries to avoid it but Czarny Z Garbowa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gagnon to the ground. Gagnon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gagnon leaves Czarny Z Garbowa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gagnon is trying to defend but Czarny Z Garbowa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (2) vs (0) Gagnon
Gagnon trying to control from the bottom.
Gagnon tries to roll over but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps him under control.
Gagnon has his hands clasped together around Czarny Z Garbowa's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa is keen to just control but Gagnon is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gagnon is just riding it out for now. Czarny Z Garbowa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to work for an arm triangle but Gagnon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Gagnon is trying to maintain the position but Czarny Z Garbowa is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gagnon defends it well.
Gagnon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Czarny Z Garbowa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gagnon wants to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gagnon! Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (5) vs (0) Gagnon
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gagnon is working to get back to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to take his opponent's back but Gagnon doesn't allow it.
Gagnon wants to hold on but Czarny Z Garbowa pushes him away.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa has hold of Gagnon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gagnon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling his opponent.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to control but Gagnon wriggling away.
Gagnon wants to hold on but Czarny Z Garbowa pushes him away.#T3#
Gagnon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gagnon wants to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is having none of it.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gagnon prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from taking his back.
Czarny Z Garbowa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gagnon 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.#T4#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass to mount but Gagnon is defending the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (8) vs (0) Gagnon
Gagnon tries to improve position but can't.
Czarny Z Garbowa works to advance to full mount. Gagnon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Czarny Z Garbowa (10) vs (0) Gagnon
Czarny Z Garbowa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but instead Gagnon manages to regain half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass the guard but Gagnon is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Gagnon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Czarny Z Garbowa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gagnon is keeping the position for now.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips nicely into half guard.
Gagnon is trying to control but can't.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass the guard but Gagnon is defending well.
Gagnon wants to improve his position but Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling well.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gagnon defend it? Czarny Z Garbowa steps over the head and cranks it - Gagnon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Czarny Z Garbowa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
After winning the bout, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Duck Dodgers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dodgers drives through and clinches with Majere against the cage.
#TD2#
Majere gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dodgers (0) vs (2) Majere
Dodgers's coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dodgers gets full guard.
Majere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Majere passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dodgers (0) vs (5) Majere
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
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.
Dodgers is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Dodgers's face as Majere controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Majere gets to mount! Dodgers was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dodgers (0) vs (7) Majere
Majere controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Dodgers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Majere controlling from the full mount.
Dodgers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dodgers is looking to escape.
Dodgers can't escape the position.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dodgers is looking to escape.
Majere avoids the attempt from Dodgers to control.#T5#
Majere controlling from the full mount.
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.
Dodgers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Majere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Dodgers can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Majere with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Majere prevents Dodgers from getting the reversal.#T7#
Majere wants to control the pace but Dodgers is squirming around nicely.
Majere controlling the pace for now.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dodgers is looking to escape. #T8#
Dodgers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dodgers is working to get back to half guard.
Majere controlling from mount. #T9#
Dodgers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Majere prevents Dodgers from getting the reversal.
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Majere looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Let's hope that Majere 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.
Dodgers wants to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Majere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dodgers is looking to improve his position but Majere isn't that keen on the idea.
Majere controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Dodgers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Majere wants to control the action but instead Dodgers gets a body lock and reverses into Majere's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dodgers (2) vs (7) Majere
Majere is pulling down on Dodgers's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dodgers is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Dodgers passes Majere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Majere is controlling Dodgers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Majere is trying to control but Dodgers passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dodgers (5) vs (7) Majere#T13#
Majere tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dodgers trying to control the position but Majere is working away.
Dodgers working away.#T14#
Majere is trying to escape the position but Dodgers is controlling the position.
Majere can't do much from the bottom here.
Majere is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Majere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere wins on points by 7 to 5.
A victorious Denubis Majere 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 27 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bystrom drives through and clinches with Skallagrimsson against the cage.
#TD#
Bystrom decides to pull guard.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom 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.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bystrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skallagrimsson has managed to get both his arms back between Bystrom's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bystrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skallagrimsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skallagrimsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bystrom is looking for a triangle but Skallagrimsson pushes his legs off easily.
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the guard.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bystrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skallagrimsson has managed to get both his arms back between Bystrom's legs - danger averted.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving. #SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bystrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is keeping the position.
Skallagrimsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (3) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson tries to advance position but instead Bystrom slips a leg back in to half guard. #T2#
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is trying to work for a kimura but Bystrom is defending well.
#SUB#
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson trying to control from half guard but Bystrom is working away. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bystrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Bystrom wants to improve his position but Skallagrimsson is controlling well.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass to mount but Bystrom is defending the position. #SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
Bystrom trying to control but Skallagrimsson postures up.
Skallagrimsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (6) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson wants to take his opponent's back but Bystrom doesn't allow it. #T4#
Skallagrimsson prevents Bystrom from getting the reversal.
Bystrom tries to lock up and control but Skallagrimsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bystrom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is looking for a kimura but Bystrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skallagrimsson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson seems to be working for a kimura but Bystrom defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bystrom is controlling Skallagrimsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T5##SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is looking for a kimura but Bystrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skallagrimsson to get the leverage.
Skallagrimsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (9) Skallagrimsson
Bystrom can't escape the position.
Bystrom is squirming around, avoiding Skallagrimsson's attempts to control the action.
Skallagrimsson tries to take Bystrom's back but instead Bystrom uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skallagrimsson pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB2#
Skallagrimsson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bystrom defend it? Skallagrimsson steps over the head and cranks it - Bystrom is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Skallagrimsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
A relieved looking Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 22 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Wilky Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pierre tries to clinch up.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Pierre closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Pierre decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Pierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Pierre
Pierre is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pierre is trying to improve his position.
Pierre is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #T1#
Pierre is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Pierre is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Pierre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (3) vs (2) Pierre
Pierre wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB2#
Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Pierre seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Gracie trying to control but Pierre postures up.
Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Pierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Pierre eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pierre is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pierre to get the leverage.
Pierre is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pierre wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pierre moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (5) Pierre
Gracie has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pierre's lack of action.
Pierre is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Pierre#T5#
Pierre 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: Gracie (5) vs (7) Pierre
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierre is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Pierre trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Pierre tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pierre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Pierre wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. #SUB2#
Pierre is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie won't allow Pierre to pass to mount. #T7#
Pierre trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard.
Pierre slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie gets full guard.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierre postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've been informed that Pierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8#
Pierre passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pierre maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gracie could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pierre has cracked it and Gracie is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pierre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wilky Pierre!
A relieved looking Wilky Pierre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jimmy Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Burroughs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miyagi did well to prevent Burroughs getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Burroughs prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Burroughs not doing much here.
Miyagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is controlling Burroughs's posture.
Miyagi 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: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Miyagi#T1#
Burroughs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Miyagi not doing much here.
Burroughs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Miyagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burroughs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB#
Burroughs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burroughs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi passes into half guard.
Burroughs is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?#T5#
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs is controlling Miyagi's trapped leg to prevent Miyagi from advancing to side control.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Eastern Queens MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (5) Miyagi
Burroughs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyagi wants to take Burroughs's back but he can't do it this time.
Miyagi trying to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Burroughs to control.
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burroughs is looking to escape.
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Miyagi.#T8#
Burroughs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burroughs is trying to reverse the position but instead Miyagi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (2) vs (8) Miyagi
Good control from Miyagi.
Burroughs tries to break free.
#T9#
Burroughs trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him.
Burroughs wants to escape the position.
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Burroughs right now.
#T10#
Miyagi is not going to allow Burroughs to sit and survive in this position.
Burroughs can't escape the position.
What can Burroughs do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Miyagi is not going to allow Burroughs to sit and survive in this position.
Miyagi is riding his opponent, not letting Burroughs buck him off. #T11#
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Burroughs tries to break free.
#T12#
I would not like to be Burroughs right now.
Miyagi is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burroughs's body.
#T13#
Burroughs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
Burroughs tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
Miyagi controls the action.
Burroughs tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Burroughs to control.#T14#
Miyagi looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Miyagi 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.
Burroughs is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi tries to control but Burroughs wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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