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CWC 319 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Everett Arroyo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pikey Chav!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chav gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arroyo (0) vs (2) Chav
Arroyo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chav sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chav is keen to just control but Arroyo is a slippery customer.
Arroyo wants to improve his position but Chav is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arroyo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Arroyo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Arroyo'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.
Chav controlling from the top position.
Chav looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chav trying to control the position from guard on top but Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arroyo working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Chav pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arroyo is keeping the position for now.
Arroyo has his hands on Chav's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Arroyo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chav defends it easily.
Arroyo keeping full guard, as Chav tries to pass.
Arroyo trying to keep a closed guard but Chav is proving a slippery customer.
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Chav from controlling successfully. #T3#
Chav tries to free his leg and advance position but Arroyo is retaining full guard.
Chav trying to control the position from guard on top but Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arroyo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chav wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
Arroyo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Chav from controlling successfully.
Chav passes Arroyo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Chav is trying to control. Arroyo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arroyo keeping control of the position.
Arroyo is looking to control Chav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arroyo avoid being mounted?
Chav prevents Arroyo from improving his position.
Chav looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arroyo wants to control but Chav is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Chav trying to control the action but Arroyo is working from the bottom.
Chav is pressing down on Arroyo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arroyo is holding on for now.
We've been informed that Chav has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Arroyo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arroyo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chav controls the pace.
Arroyo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arroyo (2) vs (2) Chav
Arroyo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arroyo trying to control but Chav is working from the bottom.
Chav looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Arroyo wants to pass the guard but Chav is keeping the position.
Arroyo won't allow Chav to sweep him here.
Chav keeping moving, preventing Arroyo from controlling successfully.
Chav is trying to control the position but Arroyo postures up.
Arroyo stopping the sweep attempt from Chav.
Arroyo passes Chav's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arroyo in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Arroyo prevents Chav from improving his position.
Arroyo not doing much here.
Chav is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Arroyo seems to be looking for submissions.
Arroyo not doing much here.
#T8#
Arroyo prevents Chav from improving his position.
Arroyo slows the pace down in half guard.
Chav has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arroyo is working away from the top position though.
Arroyo is trying to control. Chav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chav is trying to maintain the position but Arroyo is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Chav is concentrating on defense, preventing Arroyo from advancing position.
Arroyo controlling the action here.
Chav manages to get to full guard.
Chav is trying to keep Arroyo in close.
#SUB2#
Chav is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chav trying to keep a closed guard but Arroyo is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Chav wants to sweep but no luck.
Arroyo slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chav tries to roll over but Arroyo keeps him under control.
Arroyo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chav wants to improve his position but Arroyo is controlling well.
Arroyo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Arroyo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chav keeps working.
Arroyo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Arroyo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Chav is defending against the submission attempts here by Arroyo.
Arroyo is trying to control the action in half guard but Chav is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arroyo prevents Chav from improving his position.#T13##SUB#
Arroyo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chav is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chav is pressing down on Arroyo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chav is trying to keep Arroyo in close.
Arroyo content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Chav wants to sweep here but Arroyo controlling him for the moment.
Arroyo tries to free his leg and advance position but Chav is retaining full guard.
Chav keeping moving, preventing Arroyo from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chav can't keep his opponent in guard - Arroyo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Arroyo gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Arroyo takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Everett Arroyo waved his t-shirt featuring Knockaround Guys Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dino Ebedi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ebedi dives in for a single leg takedown but McCain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
McCain closes the distance and clinches.
McCain is looking to take this one to the mat.
McCain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ebedi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
McCain is trying to trip Ebedi. He has hold of a leg but Ebedi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McCain persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Ebedi
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ebedi holds on and takes a little breather.
Ebedi working a defensive guard here.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebedi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebedi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ebedi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ebedi keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
Ebedi looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there. #T2#
Ebedi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ebedi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCain controls the pace.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Ebedi is keeping the position.
Ebedi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Ebedi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (2) Ebedi
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ebedi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (4) vs (2) Ebedi
McCain postures up.
McCain preventing the sweep.
Ebedi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
McCain advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (7) vs (2) Ebedi
Ebedi prevents McCain from improving position.
McCain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
McCain tries for a kimura but Ebedi is defending well.
McCain trying to control the position but Ebedi is working away.
Ebedi is trying to control McCain's posture but McCain avoids it.
Ebedi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Ebedi seems a little lost for a moment, as McCain dominates the positioning.
Ebedi is looking for a sweep.
Ebedi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ebedi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ebedi is staying active underneath McCain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCain prevents Ebedi from improving his position.
Ebedi is still trying to improve position.
Ebedi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ebedi.#T5#
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Ebedi is retaining full guard.
Ebedi wants to hit a sweep here but McCain passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ebedi there! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (10) vs (2) Ebedi
McCain with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McCain tries to control but Ebedi wriggling away.
Ebedi is working to get back to half guard.
McCain trying to control but Ebedi is having none of it. #T6#
Ebedi is trying to escape the mount.
Ebedi keeps trying to improve his position.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but Ebedi doesn't allow it.
McCain controlling from the full mount.
Ebedi tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
Ebedi is trying to reverse the position but instead McCain has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (13) vs (2) Ebedi#T7#
McCain has good solid back control here.
Will McCain go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
McCain looking for the choke from the back.
McCain trying to control.
Ebedi turns into McCain and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (13) vs (4) Ebedi
McCain pulls Ebedi in close to his closed guard and prevents Ebedi from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCain 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: McCain (15) vs (4) Ebedi#T8#
Ebedi tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
McCain is pressing down on Ebedi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ebedi is holding on for now.
Ebedi trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
Ebedi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ebedi is not content to let McCain control the position.
Ebedi is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9##SUB#
McCain seems to be looking for submissions.
Ebedi wants to control but McCain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ebedi controlling the position well.
McCain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ebedi is trying to maintain the position but McCain is very close to passing his half guard.
Ebedi is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10##SUB#
McCain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ebedi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCain.
Ebedi is trying to control but can't.
Ebedi is looking to improve his position.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Ebedi defending well.
Ebedi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCain is working away from the top position though.#T11##SUB2#
Ebedi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Ebedi defends it.
McCain is thwarting Ebedi's attempts to control the position.
McCain passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (18) vs (4) Ebedi#T12#
McCain advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (20) vs (4) Ebedi
McCain trying to control but Ebedi is having none of it.
Ebedi is desperately trying to improve his position but McCain has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ebedi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ebedi is looking to escape. #T13#
Ebedi tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCain is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ebedi can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebedi is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
Ebedi wants to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
Ebedi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McCain is staying active.
McCain tries to control but Ebedi wriggling away. #T14#
Ebedi regains half guard.
McCain wants to pass to mount but Ebedi is defending the position.
McCain prevents Ebedi from improving his position.
Ebedi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCain stays in close to Ebedi's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebedi keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A very excited looking John McCain 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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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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
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?
Sisko misses with a takedown attempt - Gracias sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracias wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Sisko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracias to the mat! Gracias manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Sisko
Gracias pulls Sisko in close to prevent any damage.
Sisko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Sisko from controlling successfully.
Gracias 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T1#
Gracias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sisko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sisko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sisko looking to pass the guard.
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Sisko wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Sisko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sisko stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Sisko looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Sisko looking to pass the guard.
Gracias wants to control the position but Sisko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sisko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Gracias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Sisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Sisko is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Sisko is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sisko is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Gracias is staying active underneath Sisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Sisko has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracias! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Sisko
Sisko wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Sisko looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Gracias working to try and regain half guard.
Sisko moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (8) Sisko
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sisko's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sisko is trying to stick to Gracias's back but Gracias is turning into Sisko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sisko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracias. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (8) Sisko
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisko is keeping the position for now.
Sisko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Sisko has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position.
Gracias looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sisko working for a triangle but Gracias defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sisko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sisko controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Sisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias passes into half guard.
Gracias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Gracias is looking to advance position but Sisko won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.
Sisko is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Sisko is defending the position.
Sisko wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Sisko won't allow Gracias to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gracias wants to work for an arm triangle but Sisko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gracias seems to be working for a kimura but Sisko defends the submission attempt.
Gracias controlling the action here.
Sisko trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias trying to control from Sisko's half guard. Sisko has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T11#
Gracias pushing down on Sisko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sisko is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sisko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sisko working a defensive guard here.
Sisko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Sisko is controlling Gracias's posture.
Sisko is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracias drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sisko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sisko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sisko! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (2) vs (12) Sisko
Gracias sneaks back into half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Sisko is trying to work for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Gracias is not content to let Sisko control the position.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Sisko is controlling well.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Sisko pushing down on Gracias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracias gets full guard.
Sisko looking to pass the guard.
Gracias wants to sweep here but Sisko controlling him for the moment.
Sisko slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisko trying to control from Gracias's half guard. Gracias has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisko wins on points by 12 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Galvao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Majere was covering up waiting for the punch and Galvao finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Galvao
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao content to stall in guard here.
Galvao 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Majere pulls Galvao in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Majere working for submissions but it's allowed Galvao to get to half guard.
#T1#
Galvao is thwarting Majere's attempts to control the position.
Majere's coaches at Oblivion Gate 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.
Majere wants to get back to full guard but Galvao has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (5) Galvao
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.
Galvao content just to control the position here. #T2#
Let's hope that Galvao 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.
Majere prevents Galvao from taking his back.
Majere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Galvao manages to capitalize on a mistake by Majere to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Majere (0) vs (8) Galvao #SUB2#
Galvao patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere is in bad spot here.
Majere staying busy and making it hard for Galvao to control.
Galvao controlling the position well here. Majere rolled but Galvao kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Majere rolls, trying to escape but Galvao keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Galvao just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Majere prevents Galvao from getting a body triangle.
Galvao is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Majere is keeping busy.
#T5#
Galvao really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Majere.
Galvao controlling well, preventing Majere from escaping the position.
What can Majere do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Majere manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galvao 's guard. Nice work there by Majere.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Galvao #T6#
Galvao is pulling down on Majere's head to control his posture.
Majere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galvao 's guard.
Majere is trying to control the action in half guard but Galvao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galvao controlling the position well. #SUB#
Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Galvao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Majere trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom. #T8#
Galvao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Galvao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Majere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Majere advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (5) vs (8) Galvao #SUB#
Majere is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galvao has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Galvao 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao tries to buck Majere off but Majere is having none of it.#T10#
Galvao holds on to Majere's head and controls the position momentarily.
Galvao 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.
Galvao is trying to control Majere's posture but Majere avoids it.
Majere tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Majere wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galvao , who protects the arm well.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom here. #T11##SUB#
Majere looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Majere tries for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
Galvao prevents Majere from moving into mount. #T12#
Galvao is looking for a sweep.
Majere tries to move to full mount but Galvao actually manages to regain half guard.
Galvao tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.
Galvao is pressing down on Majere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13#
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Majere being controlled here momentarily.
Majere looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Galvao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao wins on points by 8 to 5. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Read pushes Walters up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Walters works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (0) vs (2) Walters
Read keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Read keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Read 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.#SUB#
Read is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walters is aware though and is defending well.
Walters wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Read'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Read is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (2) Walters#T1#
Read passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (5) vs (2) Walters
Walters 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.#SUB#
Read is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walters is looking to regain half guard here but Read keeps moving and retains side control.
Read is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Walters tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Walters regains half guard.
Read wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Walters gets full guard.
Read forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Read is looking for a kimura here.
Walters tries to roll over but Read keeps him under control.
Read passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Read (8) vs (2) Walters#T3#
Read moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Read (11) vs (2) Walters#SUB#
Read working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Read working for the choke.
I really don't envy Walters right now.
#SUB#
Read is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Read keeps control of the position as Walters tries to break free.
#T4#
Walters is still trying to improve position.
Read has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Read is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Walters is defending well though. Read let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Walters defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Read's arms.
Walters rolls, trying to escape but Read keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read doesn't have the hooks in and Walters manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (11) vs (4) Walters#SUB2#
Walters drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Read dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (13) vs (4) Walters#T5#
Read wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Read is stalling in the full guard.
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Read trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters has Read pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Read is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Read wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Read trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters 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.
Read slips nicely into half guard.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Read is trying to control the action in half guard but Walters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Read tries to pass to full mount but Walters defends it.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Read stalling away here and it's allowed Walters to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Read from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Walters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Read is aware though and is defending well.
Read trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Read is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Read is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Read passes into half guard.
Read performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Read wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position. #SUB#
Read is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walters sees it coming and defends easily.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Walters trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Read pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Read is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Read is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10##SUB#
Read is trying to work for a kimura but Walters is defending well.
#SUB#
Read is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walters defends it well.
Read is looking to stall here but Walters recovers full guard.
Walters 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: Read (13) vs (6) Walters
Read is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T11##SUB2#
Walters is working for a kimura but Read is defending it quite comfortably.
Read is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Read looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Read is keeping the position.
Read keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Walters content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Read has locked up a guillotine! Read's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Walters is holding on here and Read must be using up a lot of energy. Walters has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Read gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marc Read!
Marc Read seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Disco Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kentas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kid is trying to defend but Kentas 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: Kid (0) vs (2) Kentas#SUB2#
Kentas wants to work for an arm triangle but Kid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kentas 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.
Kid is not content to let Kentas control the position.
Kid trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kid.
Kid looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kid holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kentas is one step ahead there.
Kid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kentas is fighting to break Kid's control of his arms but Kid is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kid's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Kid keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Kid is trying to keep Kentas in close.
Kentas passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kid is defending against the submission attempts here by Kentas.
Kid trying to control but Kentas postures up.
Kentas trying to pass the guard but Kid defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas is working for a kimura but Kid is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kentas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kentas. #T3##SUB2#
Kentas is working for a submission of some sort.
Kid slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kentas wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Kentas trying to move into half guard but instead Kid has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (2) vs (2) Kentas#T4#
Kentas wants to hit a sweep here but Kid passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kentas there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (5) vs (2) Kentas#SUB#
Kid has control of Kentas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kentas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kentas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kentas wants to control but Kid is having none of it.
Kentas is looking to improve his position but Kid isn't that keen on the idea.
Kentas wants to hold on but Kid pushes him away.
Kid controlling the pace for now.
Kentas is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Kentas keeps trying to improve his position.
Kid tries to control but Kentas wriggling away.
Kentas can't escape the position.
Kid controlling from the full mount.
Kentas 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.
Kentas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kid controlling his opponent.
Kid prevents Kentas from getting the reversal.
Kentas wants to hold on but Kid pushes him away.#SUB#
Kid is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kentas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T6#
Kid looking to control but Kentas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kentas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kid tries to control but Kentas wriggling away. #SUB#
Kid wants to finish this one by submission but Kentas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kid.
Kid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kentas is looking to escape.
Kentas is desperately trying to improve his position but Kid has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Kid looking to control but Kentas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kentas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kentas 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: Kid (5) vs (4) Kentas
Kid is adopting a defensive guard.
Kid trying to control the position.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kentas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kentas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kentas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kid pulls Kentas in to control the position. #SUB#
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kid managing to control the position.
Kid looking to control.
#SUB#
Kid has his foot on Kentas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kentas works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Kid trying to control the position.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kentas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kid is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kid has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (7) vs (4) Kentas#SUB2#
Kid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kentas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kid has managed to get both his arms back between Kentas's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kentas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kid wants to control from the top but Kentas keeps moving.
Kentas keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass. #T10##SUB2#
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kentas is looking to sweep but instead, Kid has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kentas actively working from the bottom here.
Kentas trying to hold on to Kid's head to control him but Kid postures up.
#SUB#
Kid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kentas is just riding it out for now. Kid eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for subs from the bottom but Kid mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (10) vs (4) Kentas#T11#
Kentas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kentas is looking to improve his position but Kid isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Kid moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kentas has worked his arm free - good work by Kentas!
Kid working away.#SUB#
Kid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kentas has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12#
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Kentas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kentas is looking for a sweep.
Kid wants to control but Kentas is keeping him busy.
Kentas is looking for a sweep.
Kentas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kentas prevents Kid from moving into mount. #T13#
Kentas is trying to get back to half guard.
Kentas manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kid pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kentas has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kid escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kid! Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (13) vs (4) Kentas
Kentas is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kentas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kid in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14##SUB#
Kid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kentas is looking to regain half guard here but Kid keeps moving and retains side control.
Kentas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (13) vs (6) Kentas#SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Kid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kid is just riding it out for now. Kentas eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kid.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Disco Kid started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Newton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bar! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bar (0) vs (4) Newton
You can see the frustration on Bar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Newton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Newton tries for a kimura but Bar is defending well. #SUB2#
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bar, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Bar tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Newton swings around for an armbar but Bar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Newton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (4) Newton
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Newton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bar has picked Newton up and slammed him! Newton can't keep hold of the triangle and Bar manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (4) Newton
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton keeps trying to improve his position.
Bar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Newton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Newton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bar's best efforts.
Bar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bar is trying to control the action in half guard but Newton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bar trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well. #T2#
Newton wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bar controlling the pace.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Newton gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Newton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bar has picked Newton up and slammed him! Newton can't keep hold of the triangle and Bar manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (8) vs (4) Newton
Newton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bar's best efforts.
Bar controlling the pace.
Bar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Newton wants to get back to full guard but Bar has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (11) vs (4) Newton
Newton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bar off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (11) vs (8) Newton#SUB2#
Newton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bar is defending well though. Newton let's go of the attempt for now.
Bar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Newton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bar turns into him and now he's in Newton's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (13) vs (8) Newton#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Bar pushes his legs off easily.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Bar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Newton looking for a sweep. Not yet Newton, not yet.
Bar looking to pass the guard.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Newton has his foot on Bar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bar works his way back into a safe position though.
Bar forces his way into half guard.
Bar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Newton gets back to full guard.
#T5#
Bar 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. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bar passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (16) vs (8) Newton
Newton sneaks back into half guard.
Bar trying to mount his opponent but Newton defends it.
Bar trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Newton has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bar escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bar! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (19) vs (8) Newton#T6#
Bar controls the position from side control.
Newton tries to buck Bar off but Bar is having none of it.
Newton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Newton tries to get to full guard but Bar has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Bar tries to pass to full mount but Newton defends it.
Newton tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bar seems to be looking for submissions.
Bar wants to pass to mount but Newton is defending the position. #T8#
Bar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Bar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newton wants to get back to full guard but Bar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (22) vs (8) Newton
Newton is looking to improve his position but Bar isn't that keen on the idea.
Bar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Newton is trying to reverse the position but instead Bar has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bar (25) vs (8) Newton
Newton rolls, trying to escape but Bar keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Newton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Bar controls the position.
Newton can't escape the position.
Bar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bar keeps control of the position as Newton tries to break free.
Bar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Newton doesn't escape.
Newton rolls, trying to escape but Bar keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Bar keeps control of the position easily here as Newton tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Newton showing good submission defense here.
Newton is keeping busy.
Newton tries to escape but Bar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Newton staying busy and making it hard for Bar to control.
Newton wants to escape the position.
#T11##SUB#
Bar is looking for the choke from the back position but Newton is controlling his hands well.
Bar is hanging on to Newton's back as he tries to escape.
Bar is trying to stick to Newton's back but Newton is turning into Bar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Newton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (25) vs (10) Newton#SUB2#
Newton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (29) vs (10) Newton
Newton is not content to let Bar control the position.
Newton is looking to regain half guard here but Bar keeps moving and retains side control.
Newton gets back to half guard.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Bar wants to pass to mount but Newton is defending the position.
Bar prevents Newton from improving his position.
Newton trying to get back to full guard but Bar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (32) vs (10) Newton
Newton can't escape the position.
Bar content just to control the position here. #T13#
Newton is trying desperately to improve position.
Newton is squirming around, avoiding Bar's attempts to control the action.
Bar moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Bar (35) vs (10) Newton
You can see the frustration on Newton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Newton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Bar wants to take a breather but Newton is having none of it. #SUB2#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bar is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
Newton tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
Bar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (38) vs (10) Newton
Bar is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton is working to get back to half guard.
Newton 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: Bar (38) vs (12) Newton
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 38 to 12. |
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Main event
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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 14 wins and 19 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 32 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrov showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Morgan
Petrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Morgan is staying active underneath Petrov , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is trying to control but Petrov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (0) Morgan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov controlling from mount.
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Morgan wants to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Morgan tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.
Petrov controlling from mount.
Morgan 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: Petrov (5) vs (2) Morgan
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov , not yet.
Petrov wants to control but Morgan passes easily into half guard.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan wants to pass to mount but Petrov is defending the position. #T2#
Morgan wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Morgan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petrov is looking to control Morgan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Petrov is trying to control but Morgan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (5) Morgan
Petrov tries to lock up and control but Morgan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morgan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Petrov is holding on tight.
Morgan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morgan trying to control but Petrov is having none of it. #T3#
Petrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morgan moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (5) vs (8) Morgan
A lull in the action here.
Morgan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petrov is trying to break free.
#T4#
Will Morgan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Petrov looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Petrov trying to control the hands but Morgan breaks the grip.
Morgan trying to control.
Petrov can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Petrov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Petrov wants to control his opponent's hands but Morgan gets his hands free. #T5#
Morgan tries to get the hooks in deep but Petrov pushed the leg off.
Petrov tries to escape but Morgan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Morgan.
Petrov trying to control but not successfully.
Morgan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6##SUB2#
Petrov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov rolls, trying to escape but Morgan keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Morgan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Petrov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Morgan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Petrov is defending well though. Morgan let's go of the attempt for now.
Morgan doesn't have the hooks in and Petrov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (7) vs (8) Morgan#T7#
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Morgan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Petrov stacks Morgan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Petrov ! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (10) vs (8) Morgan
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working. #SUB#
Petrov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petrov working away.#T8#
Morgan sneaks back into half guard.
Petrov stalling away here and it's allowed Morgan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Morgan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T9#
Morgan seems keen to control Petrov 's posture.#SUB2#
Morgan has an active guard here but Petrov has managed to pass into half guard.
Morgan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Petrov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (13) vs (8) Morgan
Petrov controlling his opponent. #T10#
Petrov trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Petrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morgan regains half guard.
Petrov is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Morgan keeping hold of Petrov 's head, controlling as best he can.
Petrov wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan is controlling Petrov 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg. #T12#
Well,Petrov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Morgan is holding on to half guard well.
Petrov wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morgan is looking to control Petrov 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB2#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morgan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morgan.
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Morgan is pulling down on Petrov 's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Morgan pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov takes the fight on points by 13 to 8. |
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