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Oil Check 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Phillip Thomas Barker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Shun Cao !
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cao dives in and scores a takedown into Barker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barker (0) vs (2) Cao
Barker trying to keep a closed guard but Cao is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Barker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cao has picked Barker up and slammed him! Barker can't keep hold of the triangle and Cao manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barker (0) vs (5) Cao
Barker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barker (0) vs (7) Cao
Barker wants to control but Cao is having none of it.#SUB2#
Cao looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Cao looking to secure an arm triangle but Barker defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barker working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Barker is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cao is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barker shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Cao looking for a guillotine from mount but Barker is having none of it.
Barker wants to control but Cao is having none of it.
Cao wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
Barker tries to hold on but Cao postures up.
Barker is desperately trying to improve his position but Cao has a good base and remains in mount.
Cao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barker is desperately trying to improve his position but Cao has a good base and remains in mount.
Cao controlling his opponent.
Barker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Cao working for a guillotine from mount but Barker is in no mood to give up.
Barker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barker (0) vs (10) Cao
Barker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Barker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Cao working for a choke but Barker is defending well.
Barker tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Cao looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Barker right now.
Barker trying to control the hands but Cao breaks the grip. #T4##SUB2#
Cao is persistently looking for the submission but Barker is defending it well.
Barker tries to roll but Cao sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Barker fending off the submission attempt from Cao . #SUB2#
Barker showing good submission defense here.
Cao has the hooks in. Barker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5##SUB2#
Cao is looking for the choke from the back position but Barker is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Cao is persistently looking for the submission but Barker is defending it well.
Cao has the hooks in. Barker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cao controlling from the back.
Cao controlling well, preventing Barker from escaping the position.
#T6#
Cao is not going to allow Barker to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Cao is persistently looking for the submission but Barker is defending it well.
Barker is in bad spot here.
Barker trying to control the position but Cao manages to sink in the hooks.
Cao keeps control of the position as Barker tries to break free.
Barker trying to control the hands but Cao won't let him. #SUB2#
Cao is looking for the choke from the back position but Barker is controlling his hands well. #T7#
Barker tries to break free.
Barker trying to control the hands but Cao breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Cao has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Cao is persistently looking for the submission but Barker is defending it well.
Barker trying to control the action but Cao just sinks the hooks in.
Barker tries to roll but Cao sticks to his back.
#T8#
Barker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Cao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barker wants to control but Cao is having none of it.#SUB2#
Cao looking to secure an arm triangle but Barker defends it well.
Barker is working to get back to half guard.
Cao takes Barker's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Barker is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Barker (0) vs (13) Cao #T9#
Cao not allowing Barker to control his hands.
Cao controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Cao is persistently looking for the submission but Barker is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Barker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barker tries to roll but Cao sticks to his back.
#T10##SUB2#
Cao is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barker for a finish. #SUB2#
Barker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cao gets his way!
Barker trying to control the action but Cao just sinks the hooks in.
Barker tries to escape but Cao has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barker just trying to survive but Cao is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
Barker is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Barker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barker tries to control Cao 's body but Cao pushes him off. Barker squirms to his side and now Cao has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barker (0) vs (16) Cao
You can see the frustration on Barker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Barker is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Cao working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well,Barker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Barker is really stuck here.
Barker trying to control the hands but Cao breaks the grip.
Cao has the hooks in. Barker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cao 's arms.
You can see the frustration on Barker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Barker trying to control the hands but Cao won't let him. #SUB2#
Barker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cao gets his way!
#T14#
Barker tries to roll but Cao sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cao gets his hands free as Barker looks to control. #SUB2#
Cao looking to break Barker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Barker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cao will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Cao looking to break Barker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Barker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cao will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Barker tries to escape but Cao has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barker breaks Cao 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barker (2) vs (16) Cao
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cao keeping moving, preventing Barker from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao wins on points by 16 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Shun Cao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Won Chuen Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pete Prescott!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Prescott has a takedown stuffed.
Cao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prescott as he avoids it easily.
Prescott misses with a takedown attempt - Cao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Prescott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cao as he jumps to the side.
Won Chuen Cao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Prescott.#TD#
Cao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prescott sprawls well initially but Cao persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (0) Prescott
Prescott tries to roll over but Cao keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cao moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (5) vs (0) Prescott#T1#
Prescott prevents Cao from moving into mount.
Cao trying to control the action but Prescott is working from the bottom.
Prescott prevents Cao from moving into mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prescott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Prescott regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cao 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Prescott trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cao manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (8) vs (0) Prescott#T2##SUB#
Cao goes for an armbar but Prescott turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Prescott. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (8) vs (2) Prescott
Prescott wants to pass the guard but Cao is keeping the position.
Prescott is pushing down on Cao 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cao is fighting to maintain full guard but Prescott has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SUB2#
Prescott wants to work for an arm triangle but Cao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Prescott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cao ! Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (8) vs (5) Prescott#SUB2#
Prescott goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cao is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (10) vs (5) Prescott#T4#
Prescott keeping full guard, as Cao tries to pass.
Cao trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Prescott manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (10) vs (7) Prescott
Prescott wants to pass the guard but Cao is keeping the position.
Cao trying to control the position here. #T5#
Prescott wants to control from the top but Cao keeps moving.
Prescott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Cao pulls Prescott in close to prevent any damage.
Prescott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Prescott wants to control from the top but Cao keeps moving.
Prescott wants to pass the guard but Cao is keeping the position.#T7#
Prescott wants to control from the top but Cao keeps moving.
Prescott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cao is keeping the position for now.
Cao seems keen to control Prescott's posture.#T8#
Cao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cao .
Cao keeping full guard, as Prescott tries to pass. #T9#
Prescott looking to sit in guard and control but Cao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (12) vs (7) Prescott#SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Prescott dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (12) vs (9) Prescott
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prescott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cao is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Cao pulls Prescott in close to prevent any damage. #T11##SUB2#
Prescott drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Prescott has Cao in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (14) vs (9) Prescott#T12#
Prescott keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully.
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.
Cao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Cao looking to sit in guard and control but Prescott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (14) vs (11) Prescott
Cao is pulling down on Prescott's head. It's preventing any offense from Prescott, at least for the moment.
Prescott slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Prescott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cao ! Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (14) vs (14) Prescott#SUB2#
Prescott is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cao has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cao ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (16) vs (14) Prescott
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cao stays in close to Prescott's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao takes the fight on points by 16 to 14.
After winning the bout, Won Chuen Cao 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dan Petrelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hector Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Steve Erwin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gonzales gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gonzales has picked Petrelli up - he's going for a ride! Gonzales dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrelli (0) vs (2) Gonzales
Petrelli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Petrelli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petrelli keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrelli pulls Gonzales in close to prevent any damage.
Petrelli continues to stall.#T1##SUB#
Petrelli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrelli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Petrelli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
More hug and hope from Petrelli.#SUB#
Petrelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzales defends it easily.
Petrelli pulls Gonzales in close to his closed guard and prevents Gonzales from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petrelli.
Petrelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there.
Petrelli has his hands on Gonzales 's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Petrelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there. #T5#
Gonzales is fighting to break Petrelli's control of his arms but Petrelli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petrelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Petrelli looking for a guillotine here but Gonzales defends easily.
#SUB#
Petrelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzales is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Petrelli pulls Gonzales in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Petrelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzales is aware though and is defending well.
Gonzales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Petrelli has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gonzales doesn't defend quickly enough and Petrelli has managed to lock this one up! Can Gonzales escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Petrelli on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Petrelli!
Dan Petrelli 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Manny Perez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Jason Laszlo!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Perez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laszlo.
Laszlo shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Perez as Laszlo shoots in.
Manny Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Laszlo.
Laszlo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laszlo somewhat.
Laszlo fails with the takedown#CL#
and Perez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Laszlo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo wants a takedown.
#TD#
Perez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (0) Laszlo
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.#SUB#
Perez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laszlo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (2) Laszlo#SUB#
Perez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Laszlo has picked Perez up and slammed him! Perez can't keep hold of the triangle and Laszlo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (2) vs (5) Laszlo#T1##SUB2#
Laszlo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laszlo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Perez is not content to let Laszlo control the position.
Perez manages to get back to half guard.
Perez wants to improve his position but Laszlo is controlling well.
Perez moves into full guard.
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Perez 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: Perez (4) vs (5) Laszlo#SUB#
Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perez trying to pass the guard but Laszlo defending well. #T3#
Laszlo is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard.
Laszlo wants to control but Perez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Perez trying to advance position but Laszlo counters by regaining guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Perez'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.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Laszlo is keeping the position.#T4#
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perez wants to control from the top but Laszlo keeps moving.
Perez looking to pass the guard.
Perez wants to control from the top but Laszlo keeps moving. #T5#
Perez passes Laszlo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Perez is looking to advance position but Laszlo won't allow it.
Laszlo 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.
Perez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Perez trying to control the action but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laszlo! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (7) vs (5) Laszlo#T6#
Perez fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Perez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Laszlo is now in Perez's guard. A big mistake from Perez there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (7) vs (7) Laszlo
Perez wants to improve his position but instead Laszlo has moved into half guard.
Perez is looking for a sweep. Laszlo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perez gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Laszlo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perez (11) vs (7) Laszlo#T7#
Perez tries to move to mount but Laszlo blocks the move with his legs.
Perez wants to control but Laszlo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Perez tries for a kimura but Laszlo is defending well.
Perez tries to advance to mount but Laszlo denies him. #T8#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Laszlo is defending well. #SUB#
Perez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laszlo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Perez but great work by Laszlo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perez (11) vs (11) Laszlo
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T9#
Perez moves into full guard.
Perez looking to control.
#SUB#
Perez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laszlo defends it easily.
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laszlo is one step ahead there.
Laszlo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (11) vs (14) Laszlo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Perez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laszlo's best efforts.
Laszlo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perez is pressing down on Laszlo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laszlo advances to half guard. #SUB#
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
Perez is pressing down on Laszlo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Perez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Laszlo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (11) vs (17) Laszlo
Perez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laszlo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Perez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laszlo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Perez (11) vs (19) Laszlo
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12##SUB2#
Laszlo is working for a guillotine from mount but Perez frees his head quite easily.
Perez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Laszlo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Perez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laszlo.
Perez moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Perez working for submissions but it's allowed Laszlo to get to half guard.
#T13#
Perez trying to hold on to Laszlo's head to control him but Laszlo postures up.
Perez tries to roll over but Laszlo keeps him under control.
Perez keeping hold of Laszlo's head, controlling as best he can.
Laszlo wants to free his trapped foot but Perez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Perez moves into full guard.
Perez wants to hit a sweep here but Laszlo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Perez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (11) vs (22) Laszlo#SUB2#
Laszlo working for a guillotine from mount but Perez is in no mood to give up.
Perez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Laszlo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (11) vs (25) Laszlo
And that's the end of the fight!
Laszlo wins on points by 25 to 11.
Jason Laszlo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Manny Perez stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Ben Watson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Orion closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Von Hayek counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Von Hayek#SUB2#
Von Hayek wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orion 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.
Orion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Hayek is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Von Hayek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Von Hayek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion tries to roll over but Von Hayek keeps him under control.#T1#
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Von Hayek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Von Hayek controlling the action here.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Von Hayek
Von Hayek trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orion prevents Von Hayek from taking his back.
Orion is trying to escape the mount.
Von Hayek looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Orion regains half guard.
Von Hayek is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Hayek prevents Orion from improving his position.
Von Hayek controlling the pace.
Orion is trying to control but Von Hayek manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (8) Von Hayek#T4#
Von Hayek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orion is looking to escape.
Von Hayek controlling the position easily from mount.
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Von Hayek's attempts to control the action.
Orion tries to lock up and control but Von Hayek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Von Hayek looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T5#
Orion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Von Hayek is working for a guillotine from mount but Orion frees his head quite easily.
Orion wants to hold on but Von Hayek pushes him away.
Von Hayek looking to control but Orion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Von Hayek is looking to advance position but Orion won't allow it. #T6#
Orion is trying to control but can't.
Orion tries to roll over but Von Hayek keeps him under control.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Von Hayek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orion moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orion is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (8) Von Hayek#T7#
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Hayek is retaining full guard.
Orion trying to control but Von Hayek is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek pulls Orion in close to prevent any damage.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Hayek is retaining full guard.
Von Hayek 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.#T8#
Von Hayek working a defensive guard here.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Von Hayek keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass.
Orion stays in close to Von Hayek's body and controls the position.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB2#
Von Hayek looking for a guillotine here but Orion defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion trying to control but Von Hayek is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T10#
Von Hayek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion forces his way into half guard.
Orion is keen to just control but Von Hayek is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Orion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Hayek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orion.
Von Hayek tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.#T11##SUB2#
Von Hayek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Hayek is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Hayek won't allow Orion to pass to mount.
Von Hayek wants to get back to full guard.
Orion stalling away here and it's allowed Von Hayek to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Von Hayek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orion's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (10) Von Hayek#T12#
Orion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion keeping full guard, as Von Hayek tries to pass.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion is pulling down on Von Hayek's head to control his posture. #T13#
Von Hayek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Orion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Von Hayek advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (2) vs (13) Von Hayek
Orion struggling a bit here.#T14#
Orion is looking to reverse the position.
Von Hayek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
Orion can't do much from the bottom here.
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Qiang Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Smash Adams!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cao shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cao as he avoids it easily.
Cao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adams avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Cao . No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cao pinned against the cage. Cao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Qiang Cao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Adams.
Adams dives in for a single leg takedown but Cao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adams defends well and Cao ends up having to push Adams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams gets underhooks to prevent Cao 's takedown attempt.
Adams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cao prevents it.
Cao can't get the takedown.
Cao stops a takedown attempt from Adams.
Adams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Adams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adams is working for takedown but Cao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cao prevents the takedown attempt.
Cao is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adams is defending well.
Adams gets underhooks to prevent Cao 's takedown attempt.
Adams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adams goes for a takedown attempt but Cao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adams stuffs the takedown.
Cao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.#T2#
Cao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Cao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cao goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
Cao is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cao is breathing heavily.
Cao gets underhooks to prevent Adams's takedown attempt.
Cao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams prevents the takedown attempt.
Cao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Adams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Cao tries to counter with a takedown but Adams is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Cao , which made it look bad.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Cao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Cao , which made it look bad.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Cao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cao has a takedown stuffed.
Cao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adams avoids it really well and circles away.
Adams with the counter takedown but Cao avoids it easily.
Adams fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cao swivels and escapes.
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cao tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cao to the ground. Cao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from Cao , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cao goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
Cao is working for takedown but Adams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cao wants a takedown but no success here.
Cao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adams tries for a takedown but Cao manages to get underhooks.
Adams can't get the takedown.
Cao wants a takedown.
#T5#
Cao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adams shoots for a takedown but Cao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cao .
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Cao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cao goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
Adams wants a takedown but no success here.
Cao gets underhooks to prevent Adams's takedown attempt.
Adams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cao wants it to stay on the feet.#T6#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cao .
Horrible takedown attempt by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Cao , which made it look bad.
Cao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adams sprawls well. Adams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cao gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams feints the counter takedown.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Cao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cao 's waist but Cao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
No luck for Cao with that takedown attempt.
Cao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.#T7#
Adams tries for a takedown but Cao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cao fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Adams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cao .
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cao tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cao to the ground. Cao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cao .
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Cao as Adams shoots in.
Cao shoots in looking for a takedown but Adams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cao 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T8#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Cao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adams defends it nicely.
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cao tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cao to the ground. Cao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Cao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily.
And Adams tries to counter it with a takedown but Cao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cao fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T9#
Cao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cao 's waist but Cao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cao as he avoids it easily.
Cao shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense.
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adams shoots for a double leg takedown but Cao sprawls well. He's pushed Adams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Cao shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cao .
Cao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adams's waist but Adams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cao off to one side.
Cao shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T10#
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Adams goes for a double leg but Cao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cao continues to drive forward.
Cao tries to counter with a takedown but Adams is quick to defend against it.
Cao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cao dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Cao 's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams. #TD#
Cao drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cao (4) vs (0) Adams
Adams is not content to let Cao control the position. #T11#
Cao is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Adams's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Cao is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Adams is trying to escape and Cao transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Adams is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cao ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Qiang Cao !
Qiang Cao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Wamberto Boaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Wilfredo Wild!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boaz gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boaz (4) vs (0) Wild#SUB#
Boaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wild being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Boaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (4) vs (2) Wild#T1#
Boaz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wild trying to control from Boaz's half guard. Boaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wild wants to pass the guard but Boaz is keeping the position.#T2#
Boaz keeping moving, preventing Wild from controlling successfully.
Wild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Boaz'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.
Boaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wild is pushing down on Boaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Wild has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Wild is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Boaz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wilfredo Wild!
Wilfredo Wild seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Manuel Neuer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Travis Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Neuer drags the fight down to the ground.
Copeland won't allow Neuer to sweep him here.
Copeland wants to control from the top but Neuer keeps moving. #SUB#
Neuer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Copeland 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.#SUB2#
Copeland drops back looking for a leg! Neuer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neuer manages to kick Copeland off! Copeland jumps back into Neuer's guard.
Neuer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Copeland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (2) vs (0) Copeland
Copeland wants to sweep here but Neuer controlling him for the moment.
Neuer wants to pass the guard but Copeland is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Copeland is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (2) vs (2) Copeland#SUB#
Neuer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Neuer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Copeland defends well.#T1#
Neuer can't keep his opponent in guard - Copeland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neuer is looking for a sweep. Copeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Copeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Neuer sees it coming and defends easily.
Neuer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Copeland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neuer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Copeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neuer is keeping the position for now.
Copeland trying to move into half guard but instead Neuer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (4) vs (2) Copeland#T2#
Copeland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neuer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Copeland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Neuer defends it easily.
Copeland wants to sweep here but Neuer controlling him for the moment.
Neuer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Neuer (7) vs (2) Copeland
Copeland is trying to improve his position.
Copeland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Neuer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Copeland, who protects the arm well.
Neuer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Copeland! Score +2 for reaching mount: Neuer (9) vs (2) Copeland
Copeland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Copeland 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: Neuer (9) vs (4) Copeland#T3##SUB#
Copeland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Copeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neuer is keeping the position for now.
Copeland stopping the sweep attempt from Neuer.
Copeland wants to pass the guard but Neuer is keeping the position.
Neuer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neuer can't keep his opponent in guard - Copeland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Copeland seems to be working for a kimura but Neuer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Copeland 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.
Copeland is keen to just control but Neuer is a slippery customer.#T4#
Neuer won't allow Copeland to pass to mount.
Neuer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Copeland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Copeland's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Neuer (13) vs (4) Copeland#SUB#
Neuer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Copeland wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Neuer is working for a rear naked choke. Copeland is not defending it well and Neuer has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Copeland refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Copeland's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manuel Neuer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Manuel Neuer made sure he mentioned Akuma Wear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Travis Copeland had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sparbot Three! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Three looking to score a takedown here. Tower is defending well but Three drives through and ends up in Tower's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Three (2) vs (0) Tower
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tower holds on and takes a little breather.
Tower keeping full guard, as Three tries to pass.
Three is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tower trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Three is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tower is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tower has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (2) vs (2) Tower#T1#
Tower looking to pass the guard.
Tower engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Tower wants to pass the guard but Three is keeping the position.
Three has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Three is retaining full guard. #T3#
Tower wants to control from the top but Three keeps moving.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Tower has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Three is keeping the position for now.
Tower 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. #T4#
Tower trying to control but Three is working from the bottom.
Three controlling the position.
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.
Tower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Three swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Three is controlling Tower's posture.#T5#
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tower is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Three wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tower is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura here.
Three trying to control but Tower postures up.
#SUB2#
Tower is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Three sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Three is staying active underneath Tower, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Three might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Three trying to control here.
Three is positioning himself well to prevent Tower advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8##SUB2#
Tower is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Three sees it coming and defends easily.
Three is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura but Three is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tower to get the leverage.
Three trying to hold on to Tower's head to control him but Tower postures up.
Three is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tower is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Tower is looking to pass Three's guard but actually Three recovers to full guard.
Tower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Three swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tower being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
Tower looking to sit in guard and control but Three gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (4) vs (2) Tower
Three trying to move into half guard but instead Tower has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (4) vs (4) Tower
Three is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Tower drops back, looking for a kneebar! Three looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Three looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Three! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Three (8) vs (4) Tower#T11#
Three advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Three (10) vs (4) Tower
Tower tries to hold on but Three pushes him away.
Three moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Three (13) vs (4) Tower
Tower wants to control his opponent's hands but Three gets his hands free. #T12##SUB#
Three is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tower has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tower rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tower trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Three wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tower keeps working.
Tower controlling the position for now.
Three trying to pass the guard but Tower defending well. #T14##SUB#
Three is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Three is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Three.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Three wants to work for an arm triangle but Tower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Three takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Sparbot Three thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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