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CWC 322 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dino Ebedi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Felix Jaroslav!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ebedi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jaroslav sprawls well initially but Ebedi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ebedi (2) vs (0) Jaroslav
Ebedi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jaroslav knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Ebedi is working for a kimura but Jaroslav is defending it quite comfortably.
Ebedi trying to advance position but Jaroslav counters by regaining guard.
Ebedi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebedi wants to control from the top but Jaroslav keeps moving.
Ebedi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ebedi is pushing down on Jaroslav's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jaroslav is fighting to maintain full guard but Ebedi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ebedi is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jaroslav to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ebedi trying to control but Jaroslav is working from the bottom.
Ebedi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaroslav is retaining full guard.
Jaroslav pulls Ebedi in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebedi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaroslav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ebedi passes Jaroslav's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Ebedi is trying to work for a kimura but Jaroslav is defending well.
Ebedi trying to control the action but Jaroslav is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ebedi is working for a kimura here but Jaroslav manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ebedi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ebedi (2) vs (2) Jaroslav
Ebedi pulls Jaroslav in close to prevent any damage.
Ebedi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jaroslav slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ebedi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaroslav is one step ahead there. #T3#
Ebedi trying to control the position.
Ebedi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ebedi, not yet.
Ebedi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ebedi 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: Ebedi (4) vs (2) Jaroslav#T4##SUB#
Ebedi wants to work for an arm triangle but Jaroslav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ebedi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaroslav sees it coming and defends easily.
Ebedi is looking to pass Jaroslav's guard but actually Jaroslav recovers to full guard.
Ebedi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaroslav is keeping the position for now.
Jaroslav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ebedi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaroslav is retaining full guard. #T5#
Jaroslav being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Ebedi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jaroslav is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jaroslav has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ebedi (4) vs (4) Jaroslav#SUB#
Ebedi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jaroslav is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ebedi. Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (4) vs (7) Jaroslav#T6#
Ebedi wants to control but Jaroslav postures up.
Ebedi regains half guard.
Jaroslav passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (4) vs (10) Jaroslav
Ebedi regains half guard.
Ebedi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Jaroslav stalling.
Ebedi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaroslav looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ebedi is doing well to control the position and prevent Jaroslav from advancing to side control.#T8#
Ebedi is looking to get back to full guard here but Jaroslav has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (4) vs (13) Jaroslav
Ebedi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ebedi has a hand on Jaroslav's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jaroslav takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (4) vs (16) Jaroslav
Ebedi is desperately trying to improve his position but Jaroslav has a good base and remains in mount.
Ebedi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ebedi (4) vs (19) Jaroslav#T9#
Ebedi trying to control the action but Jaroslav just sinks the hooks in.
Jaroslav keeps control of the position as Ebedi tries to break free.
Ebedi trying to control the action but Jaroslav just sinks the hooks in.
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.
Ebedi turns into Jaroslav and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ebedi (6) vs (19) Jaroslav#T10#
Jaroslav keeping full guard, as Ebedi tries to pass. #SUB#
Ebedi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jaroslav looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jaroslav looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jaroslav! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ebedi (6) vs (23) Jaroslav
Ebedi is trying to control Jaroslav's posture but Jaroslav avoids it.
Jaroslav taking a breather here. #T11#
It looks like Jaroslav might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ebedi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jaroslav is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ebedi (6) vs (25) Jaroslav
Ebedi wants to hold on but Jaroslav pushes him away.
Ebedi holds on for dear life, controlling Jaroslav's posture momentarily.
Ebedi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ebedi tries to hold on but Jaroslav pushes him away. #T12#
Jaroslav prevents Ebedi from getting the reversal.
Jaroslav trying to control but Ebedi is having none of it.
Ebedi is looking to get to half guard.
Jaroslav controlling his opponent.
Ebedi working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Ebedi is working hard here to advance position.
Ebedi tries to lock up and control but Jaroslav gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ebedi is desperately trying to improve his position but Jaroslav has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Ebedi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ebedi is looking to improve his position but Jaroslav isn't that keen on the idea.
Jaroslav controlling the pace for now.
Ebedi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebedi tries to lock up and control but Jaroslav gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaroslav wins on points by 25 to 6.
Our winner, Felix Jaroslav, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Dagestanskiy#SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dagestanskiy dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Dagestanskiy#SUB#
McDonald working for a triangle but Dagestanskiy defends it easily.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dagestanskiy defends well.#SUB#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Dagestanskiy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dagestanskiy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dagestanskiy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Dagestanskiy tries to pass.
Dagestanskiy pushing down on McDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB2#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Dagestanskiy.
#SUB#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the pace. #SUB#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dagestanskiy to get the leverage. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dagestanskiy wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it. #T4#
Dagestanskiy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald gets full guard.#SUB#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dagestanskiy slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Dagestanskiy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5##SUB#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dagestanskiy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working for a submission of some sort.
Dagestanskiy wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Dagestanskiy tries to pass. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dagestanskiy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) Dagestanskiy
McDonald tries to buck Dagestanskiy off but Dagestanskiy is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6#
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.
Dagestanskiy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (8) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.#T7#
Dagestanskiy trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald tries to hold on but Dagestanskiy pushes him away.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Dagestanskiy's attempts to control the action. #T8#
McDonald regains half guard.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
Dagestanskiy slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Dagestanskiy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (11) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy trying to control but McDonald is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy working for a submission but McDonald is keeping him at bay.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
Dagestanskiy wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely. #T10##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDonald regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dagestanskiy got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dagestanskiy has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Dagestanskiy defends easily.
#T11#
Dagestanskiy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dagestanskiy stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (14) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
Dagestanskiy is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Dagestanskiy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dagestanskiy prefers to stall for the moment though.#T12##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dagestanskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dagestanskiy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Dagestanskiy controls the position.
Dagestanskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dagestanskiy is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13##SUB#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dagestanskiy pulls his head out easily.
Dagestanskiy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Dagestanskiy is controlling well.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy drops back, looking for a kneebar! McDonald looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McDonald looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McDonald! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (6) vs (14) Dagestanskiy
You can see the frustration on Dagestanskiy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
McDonald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dagestanskiy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Dagestanskiy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (16) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dagestanskiy wins on points by 16 to 6.
A victorious Khaba Dagestanskiy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Everett Arroyo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arroyo looks for a takedown but Majere sprawls well.#TD#
Arroyo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Majere to the ground. Arroyo is now in Majere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arroyo (2) vs (0) Majere
Arroyo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arroyo content to stall in guard here.
Majere keeping full guard, as Arroyo tries to pass.
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.
Majere being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo pushes down on Majere's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Majere tries to roll over but Arroyo keeps him under control.
Arroyo controlling the action here.
Arroyo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arroyo (5) vs (0) Majere
Majere is trying to escape the mount.
Arroyo controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Arroyo wants to control the pace but Majere is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arroyo controlling the position easily from mount.
Majere is trying desperately to improve position.
Majere holds on to Arroyo around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T3#
Arroyo tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Arroyo controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Majere is looking to improve his position but Arroyo isn't that keen on the idea.
Arroyo controlling the pace for now.
Majere is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Arroyo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Majere working to try and regain half guard.
Arroyo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Majere 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: Arroyo (5) vs (2) Majere
Majere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arroyo (5) vs (5) Majere#T5#
Majere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arroyo keeps working. #SUB2#
Majere tries for a kimura but Arroyo is defending well.
Majere takes a little break here. Arroyo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Arroyo struggling a bit here.#T6#
Arroyo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Arroyo tries to buck Majere off but Majere is having none of it.
The referee asks Majere politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Majere prefers to stall for the moment though.
Arroyo can't do much from the bottom here.
Arroyo is looking for a sweep.
Arroyo sneaks back into half guard.#T7#
Arroyo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Majere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Majere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arroyo (9) vs (5) Majere
Majere turns into Arroyo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arroyo (9) vs (7) Majere
Majere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arroyo holds on and takes a little breather.
Arroyo trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Arroyo pulls Majere in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Majere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arroyo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere passes into half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Arroyo is defending against the submission attempts here by Majere.
#SUB2#
Majere is working for a submission of some sort.
Arroyo is pressing down on Majere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arroyo has Majere pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Arroyo controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Majere slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arroyo trying to control the position.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arroyo controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself. #T11#
Arroyo is adopting a defensive guard.
Arroyo trying to control the position.
Arroyo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arroyo (11) vs (7) Majere
Arroyo wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving. #T12#
Arroyo is stalling in the full guard.
Majere keeping full guard, as Arroyo tries to pass.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Arroyo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Majere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arroyo trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom. #T13#
Arroyo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arroyo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Majere's guard.
Majere 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.
Arroyo trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away. #SUB#
Arroyo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Majere trying to control but Arroyo postures up.
#SUB2#
Majere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arroyo is trying to control. Majere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arroyo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Majere is refusing to be controlled, as Arroyo sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Arroyo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arroyo (14) vs (7) Majere
And that's the end of the fight!
Arroyo takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Everett Arroyo very nearly forgot to thank Knockaround Guys Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Aslak Maitonaama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Maitonaama rushes Sisko and presses him up against the cage.
Sisko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maitonaama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sisko tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Maitonaama turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maitonaama manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maitonaama (4) vs (0) Sisko
Sisko is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Maitonaama is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sisko looks calm but he's in trouble here. Maitonaama gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sisko is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Maitonaama lets go of the hold and Sisko can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aslak Maitonaama!
A less than humble Aslak Maitonaama misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adam Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kentas stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Kentas dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Kentas
Kentas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Kentas
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kentas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kentas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Kentas
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Kentas is defending well.
Kentas is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Kentas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #T2#
Kentas keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can.
Kentas gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kentas looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kentas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kentas is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Kentas is trying to keep Johnson in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Kentas trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
#SUB#
Johnson 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. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kentas defends it well.
Kentas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kentas.
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Kentas controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kentas controlling the position.
Kentas controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kentas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (7) Kentas#SUB2#
Kentas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kentas has Johnson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (7) Kentas
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Kentas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kentas manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Kentas's guard. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
#SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kentas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Kentas in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (9) Kentas
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (9) Kentas
Kentas pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage. #T6##SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (9) vs (9) Kentas#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kentas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kentas is defending well.
Kentas wants to control but Johnson postures up.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kentas has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kentas has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Kentas is trying to improve his position.
Kentas wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Kentas tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. Kentas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (11) vs (9) Kentas
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 really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Johnson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Johnson!
After winning the bout, Adam Johnson 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Kaz McStafferson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
O Reilly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McStafferson (0) vs (2) O Reilly#SUB#
McStafferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McStafferson's coaches at Crapollas Gym 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.
O Reilly wants to take a breather but McStafferson is having none of it. #SUB#
McStafferson actively working from the bottom here.
O Reilly controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStafferson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Reilly pulls his head out easily.
O Reilly is trying to control. McStafferson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McStafferson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
O Reilly 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.
O Reilly has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Eagle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
O Reilly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McStafferson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
McStafferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
McStafferson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
O Reilly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
O Reilly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Reilly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
McStafferson actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
O Reilly is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
McStafferson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
O Reilly is trying to work for a kimura but McStafferson is defending well.
#SUB#
McStafferson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! O Reilly is tapping! Great win for McStafferson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kaz McStafferson! |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Zhan Dhelan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Jimmy Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dhelan shoots in but Burroughs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dhelan looks for a takedown but Burroughs sprawls well.
Dhelan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burroughs avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Burroughs moves into the clinch.
Burroughs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burroughs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dhelan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burroughs is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Burroughs gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dhelan (0) vs (2) Burroughs#SUB#
Dhelan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Burroughs passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (0) vs (5) Burroughs
Dhelan wants to control but Burroughs postures up.#T1#
Dhelan tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Burroughs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Burroughs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dhelan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burroughs wants to control but Dhelan is keeping him busy.
Burroughs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhelan'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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Dhelan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burroughs's best efforts.#SUB#
Dhelan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burroughs is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Burroughs is trying to control. Dhelan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (0) vs (8) Burroughs
Dhelan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dhelan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (2) vs (8) Burroughs
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burroughs is controlling Dhelan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Dhelan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burroughs is not content to let Dhelan control the position.
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Dhelan is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dhelan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dhelan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burroughs defends it well.
Burroughs wants to control but Dhelan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Dhelan is pressing down on Burroughs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burroughs is holding on for now.
Burroughs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burroughs trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Dhelan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burroughs dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (2) vs (10) Burroughs#T5#
Burroughs is looking to advance position but Dhelan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dhelan (6) vs (10) Burroughs
Burroughs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burroughs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burroughs is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dhelan (9) vs (10) Burroughs#SUB#
Burroughs 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 Dhelan gets his way!
Dhelan not allowing Burroughs to control his hands. #T6#
Will Dhelan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Burroughs right now.
Burroughs breaks Dhelan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (9) vs (12) Burroughs
Dhelan wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhelan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Dhelan has Burroughs pulled in close to control his posture.
Dhelan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Burroughs is fighting to break Dhelan's control of his arms but Dhelan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dhelan working for a triangle but Burroughs defends it easily.
Dhelan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there. #T8#
Burroughs stands and throws Dhelan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (9) vs (15) Burroughs
Dhelan stops Burroughs from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Burroughs stalls from top position.
Dhelan can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
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.
Dhelan wants to control but Burroughs postures up.
Dhelan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Burroughs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burroughs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burroughs taking a break here but Dhelan is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Dhelan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Burroughs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Dhelan defending well.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Dhelan is working from the bottom. #T11#
Burroughs tries to pass to full mount but Dhelan defends it. #SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dhelan defends it well.
Dhelan is looking to control Burroughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dhelan avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Dhelan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily.
Dhelan trying to control but Burroughs postures up.
#T12#
Dhelan tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dhelan won't allow Burroughs to pass to mount.
Dhelan is looking to control Burroughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dhelan avoid being mounted?
Dhelan wants to get back to full guard but Burroughs has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (9) vs (18) Burroughs
Dhelan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Dhelan wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dhelan is looking to escape.
Burroughs wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dhelan is trying to escape the mount.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dhelan is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 18 to 9.
Jimmy Burroughs decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Saric stuffs the takedown attempt from Notturna. Notturna gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Saric darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Saric
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saric with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saric wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna'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.
Saric wants to free his trapped foot but Notturna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Saric is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Notturna defends it well.
Saric tries to pass the half guard into mount. Notturna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Saric is trying to control the action in half guard but Notturna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saric tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Notturna is controlling Saric's trapped leg to prevent Saric from advancing to side control.
Saric looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Notturna is holding on to half guard well.
Saric is pressing down on Notturna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Notturna is holding on for now. #T2#
Notturna has his hands clasped together around Saric's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Saric is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saric controlling the action here.
Saric wants to pass to mount but Notturna is defending the position. #T3#
Saric is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Notturna! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Saric#SUB2#
Saric is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Notturna has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Notturna! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (5) Saric
Notturna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Saric escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Notturna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Notturna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saric for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Saric has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Notturna has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (5) Saric
Notturna taking a breather here.
Saric tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (7) vs (5) Saric
Saric can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Notturna is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Saric is surviving well by controlling Notturna's body position as best he can. #T5#
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
Saric manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saric has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Notturna is working away from the top position though.
Saric wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
Notturna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Notturna trying to control the action but Saric is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saric has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Notturna. Oh but Saric has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Notturna goes limp - he's gone! Saric jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valentin Saric!
After the fight, Valentin Saric was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 35 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Silverio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Al Jhit to the mat! Al Jhit manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silverio is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Al Jhit reverses the position - he's now on top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Silverio#SUB2#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Jhit won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Silverio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Silverio trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Silverio wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Silverio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Silverio
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit'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.
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.#SUB2#
Silverio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silverio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Silverio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (4) Silverio
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Silverio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Jhit defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving. #T2#
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Silverio pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Silverio trying to work for an americana but Al Jhit has managed to regain full guard.
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (6) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Al Jhit passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (6) Silverio
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Silverio is working to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to work his way around to Silverio's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Al Jhit has control of Silverio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silverio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silverio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silverio has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Al Jhit. Oh but Silverio has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Al Jhit goes limp - he's gone! Silverio jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Silverio!
A very excited looking Carlos Silverio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burnham tries for a takedown but Chai circles away easily#TD#
so Chai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Burnham
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Burnham keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai pushes down on Burnham's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Burnham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burnham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Burnham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chai passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Burnham
Burnham is trying to work for a sweep but Chai has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Burnham
Burnham tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai 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.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burnham is looking to escape. #T2#
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burnham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Burnham's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Burnham is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai wants to control the pace but Burnham is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Chai moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Burnham has worked his arm free - good work by Burnham!
Chai wants to control but Burnham is keeping him busy. #T3#
Chai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burnham tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.#SUB#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnham, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai works to advance to full mount. Burnham defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (9) vs (0) Burnham
Chai moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (12) vs (0) Burnham
Burnham is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chai looking to break Burnham's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burnham remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Burnham tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Burnham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burnham trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Burnham tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burnham has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (15) vs (0) Burnham
Burnham turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (15) vs (2) Burnham
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to control but Burnham passes into half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burnham to get the leverage.
Burnham works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (5) Burnham
Burnham controlling from mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Burnham postures up.#SUB2#
Burnham jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chai and Burnham has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chai tries to bench press Burnham off him but Burnham keeps the position.
Chai wants to control but Burnham postures up.#T6##SUB2#
Burnham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burnham works to advance to full mount. Chai defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (15) vs (7) Burnham
Chai looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (15) vs (10) Burnham#SUB2#
Chai is trying to control the position but Burnham manages to sink in the RNC - Chai is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lester Burnham!
Lester Burnham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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