 |
CWC 323 - Sparxx vs IsMore PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
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 20 wins and 15 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kersikov scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass. #T1#
Sanchez trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Sanchez passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov is in trouble now - Sanchez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to push Kersikov's head away but Kersikov is holding on tight.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Sanchez looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Sanchez tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kersikov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#T5#
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well. #T6#
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Sanchez pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Sanchez not doing much here.
Sanchez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (8) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to move to full mount but Kersikov actually manages to regain half guard.
Sanchez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (11) Sanchez#T7#
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Sanchez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.#T8##SUB2#
Sanchez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Sanchez trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away. #SUB2#
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kersikov is now in Sanchez's guard. A big mistake from Sanchez there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (11) Sanchez
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.#T10#
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Sanchez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kersikov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (11) Sanchez#T11#
Sanchez looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (11) Sanchez
Sanchez wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sanchez is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (11) Sanchez
Kersikov has the hooks in. Sanchez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sanchez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (13) Sanchez#T12#
Kersikov controlling Sanchez's posture.
My spies in Bloody death gym inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kersikov is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.#T13#
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
Sanchez slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T14#
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov 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: Kersikov (14) vs (13) Sanchez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
Our winner, Bogdan Kersikov, 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. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rob tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Esteves defends well and Rob ends up having to push Esteves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Esteves tries to counter with a takedown but Rob is quick to defend against it.
Rob fails with a takedown attempt.
Esteves feinted with a counter takedown.
Esteves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rob.
Esteves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vartan Esteves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Rob.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rob or perhaps it was just good defense by Esteves, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rob.
Esteves attempts a counter takedown but Rob avoids it well and moves away.
Rob shoots for a double leg takedown but Esteves sprawls well. He's pushed Rob's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esteves tries to counter with a takedown but Rob is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Rob closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Esteves is trying to drag Rob to the mat but Rob just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Esteves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rob fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Esteves gets caught napping as Rob dives in and scores a takedown. Esteves manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Rob
Rob sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Esteves's guard.
Esteves wants to improve his position but Rob is controlling well.
Rob content to control rather than advance.
Rob wants to control but Esteves is keeping him busy. #T2#
Esteves is looking to control Rob's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esteves avoid being mounted?
Rob is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rob trying to control from half guard but Esteves is working away.
Esteves tries to roll over but Rob keeps him under control.
Rob is trying to control. Esteves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Esteves trying to control here.
Esteves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Esteves won't allow Rob to pass to mount.
My spies in Advanced Fighting Systems inform me that Rob has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rob wants to control but Esteves is keeping him busy.
Rob is pressing down on Esteves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esteves is holding on for now.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esteves holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Esteves wants to control but Rob is keeping busy.
#T4#
Esteves wants to control the action here but instead Rob manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (5) Rob
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves tries to reverse the position but Rob maintains control.
Esteves regains half guard.
Rob works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (8) Rob
Rob fails to take his opponent's back.
Esteves is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Esteves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rob tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but Rob has a good base and remains in mount.
Rob wants to take Esteves's back here but Esteves is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rob wants to control the pace but Esteves is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Rob might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Esteves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Rob looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Rob swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Esteves is now in Rob's guard. A big mistake from Rob there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (8) Rob
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rob 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.
Esteves sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Rob trying to keep a closed guard but Esteves is proving a slippery customer.
Rob seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rob 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.#SUB2#
Rob working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esteves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esteves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rob keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass. #T8#
Rob looking for a sweep. Not yet Rob, not yet.
Esteves is stalling in the full guard.
Rob keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Rob controlling the position.
Esteves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rob 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: Esteves (2) vs (10) Rob
Rob has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (2) vs (13) Rob#T9#
Esteves sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Esteves trying to control here.
Rob trying to mount his opponent but Esteves defends it.
Rob with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Rob wants to control but Esteves is keeping him busy.
Rob tries to pass to full mount but Esteves defends it.
Esteves gets back to full guard.
Rob looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Esteves holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Esteves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rob manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (4) vs (13) Rob
Rob being controlled here, momentarily.
Rob bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Esteves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (4) vs (15) Rob
Rob looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Esteves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rob controls the pace.
Esteves is trying to keep Rob in close.
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
Rob is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Esteves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (6) vs (15) Rob
Esteves wants to control from the top but Rob keeps moving. #T13#
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rob is keeping the position for now.
Rob seems keen to control Esteves's posture.
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves trying to control but Rob is working from the bottom.
Esteves is stalling in the full guard.
Rob has control of Esteves's left arm, preventing Esteves from doing any damage.
Esteves postures up.
#T14#
Esteves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Esteves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves stopping the sweep attempt from Rob.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rob is trying to control the position but Esteves postures up.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob wins on points by 15 to 6. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 52 wins and 54 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 32 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pancake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Archer to the ground. Pancake is now in Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pancake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer pulls Pancake in to control the position. #SUB2#
Archer working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Archer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pancake rolls with it to try and escape but Archer cranks on the arm and Pancake is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Able Archer!
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kincaid instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Jiurgite decides to pull guard.
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Kincaid tries to pass.
Kincaid stands and throws Jiurgite's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (3) vs (0) Jiurgite
You can see the frustration on Jiurgite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jiurgite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kincaid wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping him busy.
Jiurgite struggling a bit here.
Jiurgite is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kincaid is trying to get an arm triangle but Jiurgite is defending well.
Jiurgite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kincaid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jiurgite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kincaid is looking to take a break and control but Jiurgite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jiurgite is trying to control Kincaid's posture but Kincaid avoids it.
Kincaid tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jiurgite sneaks back into half guard.
Jiurgite is refusing to be controlled, as Kincaid sits in half guard.
Jiurgite trying to control but Kincaid postures up.
Kincaid trying to pass the guard but Jiurgite defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jiurgite slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Kincaid tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiurgite is retaining full guard.
Kincaid pushes down on Jiurgite's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kincaid is trying to control. Jiurgite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but Kincaid keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Kincaid'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.
Kincaid is pressing down on Jiurgite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jiurgite is holding on for now.
Jiurgite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kincaid is thwarting Jiurgite's attempts to control the position.
Kincaid is trying to control. Jiurgite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kincaid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kincaid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Kincaid passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (6) vs (0) Jiurgite
Kincaid moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kincaid (9) vs (0) Jiurgite
Kincaid wants to control but Jiurgite manages to buck him off and is now in Kincaid's guard! Nice work there by Jiurgite! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kincaid (9) vs (2) Jiurgite
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jiurgite slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (9) vs (5) Jiurgite
Kincaid tries to buck Jiurgite off but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Kincaid can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Jiurgite is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kincaid's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jiurgite gets to mount! Kincaid was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kincaid (9) vs (7) Jiurgite
Jiurgite tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiurgite's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kincaid tries to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away.
Jiurgite tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kincaid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Kincaid has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kincaid (9) vs (10) Jiurgite
Kincaid is really stuck here.
Jiurgite struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kincaid rolls, trying to escape but Jiurgite keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Jiurgite has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kincaid has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kincaid rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Well, if Jiurgite is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Kincaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jiurgite not doing much here.
Kincaid trying to control from the bottom.
Kincaid gets full guard.
Jiurgite's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kincaid throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jiurgite uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (9) vs (13) Jiurgite
Jiurgite taking a breather here. #T7#
Jiurgite tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep.
Jiurgite is staying tight to Kincaid's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kincaid is trying to control Jiurgite's posture but Jiurgite avoids it.
Jiurgite advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kincaid (9) vs (15) Jiurgite
Kincaid prevents Jiurgite from taking his back.#T8#
Kincaid can't escape the position.
Jiurgite wants to take Kincaid's back here but Kincaid is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jiurgite controlling his opponent.
Kincaid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kincaid is squirming around, avoiding Jiurgite's attempts to control the action.
Kincaid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kincaid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kincaid (9) vs (18) Jiurgite
Kincaid is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Jiurgite is riding his opponent, not letting Kincaid buck him off.
Let's hope that Jiurgite 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.#SUB2#
Kincaid showing good submission defense here.
Will Jiurgite go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T10#
Jiurgite gets his hands free as Kincaid looks to control.
Will Jiurgite go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jiurgite controlling well, preventing Kincaid from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Kincaid do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jiurgite is hanging on to Kincaid's back as he tries to escape.
Kincaid tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jiurgite seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kincaid is holding on tight.
Kincaid is trying to escape the mount.
Jiurgite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jiurgite moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kincaid (9) vs (21) Jiurgite#T11#
I really don't envy Kincaid right now.
Jiurgite is riding his opponent, not letting Kincaid buck him off.
Jiurgite wants to control but Kincaid is keeping busy.
Jiurgite biding his time, controlling Kincaid.
Jiurgite is looking to control Kincaid but Kincaid is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jiurgite has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kincaid's body.
Jiurgite is hanging on to Kincaid's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Kincaid trying to control the position but Jiurgite manages to sink in the hooks.
Kincaid manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jiurgite's guard. Nice work there by Kincaid.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kincaid (11) vs (21) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is trying to keep Kincaid in close.
Jiurgite wants to sweep here but Kincaid controlling him for the moment.
Jiurgite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kincaid slips nicely into half guard.
Jiurgite is not content to let Kincaid control the position.
Kincaid has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (14) vs (21) Jiurgite
Kincaid wants to control the pace but Jiurgite is squirming around nicely. #T13##SUB#
Kincaid is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jiurgite is surviving well by controlling Kincaid's body position as best he can.
Kincaid trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Kincaid with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jiurgite is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kincaid trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Kincaid is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jiurgite is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jiurgite prevents Kincaid from taking his back.#T14#
Jiurgite is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position but Kincaid isn't that keen on the idea.
Kincaid fails to move to back control.
Jiurgite manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kincaid wants to take a breather but Jiurgite is having none of it. #SUB2#
Jiurgite looking for submissions off his back.
Kincaid is thwarting Jiurgite's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite won't allow Kincaid to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite wins on points by 21 to 14. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
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 25 wins and 28 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 28 losses; Golar Omoran!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Savkov enables Omoran to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Savkov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Omoran
Savkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Omoran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Savkov 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.
Omoran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Omoran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Omoran defends well.
Omoran wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savkov has his foot on Omoran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Omoran works his way back into a safe position though.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Omoran tries to pass. #T3#
Omoran stays in close to Savkov's body and controls the position.
Omoran wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Omoran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Omoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Omoran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Omoran looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (2) Omoran
Omoran has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Savkov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (2) Omoran
Omoran tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Omoran manages to work his way to half guard, despite Savkov's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omoran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Omoran is controlling Savkov's posture.
Savkov forces his way into half guard.
Omoran trying to control but Savkov postures up.
Savkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Omoran! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (8) vs (2) Omoran#T6#
Savkov looking to control but Omoran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Savkov fails to move to back control.
Savkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Omoran really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Omoran regains half guard.#T7#
Omoran controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Omoran trying to get back to full guard but Savkov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (11) vs (2) Omoran
Omoran tries to reverse the position but Savkov maintains control.#T8#
Savkov tries to control but Omoran wriggling away.
Omoran wants to hold on but Savkov pushes him away.
Omoran sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Omoran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Omoran has control of Savkov's left arm, preventing Savkov from doing any damage.
Savkov advances to half guard.
Omoran is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Omoran is pressing down on Savkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Omoran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (11) vs (4) Omoran
Omoran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Omoran trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Omoran stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Omoran sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Savkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Omoran forces his way into half guard.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Omoran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Omoran is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Savkov! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (11) vs (7) Omoran
Omoran controlling the position easily from mount.
Omoran tries to control but Savkov wriggling away. #T12#
Savkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Savkov reaches up and holds on to Omoran to control the position.
Omoran controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Omoran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Savkov wants to hold on but Omoran pushes him away.#T14#
Omoran 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!
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savkov takes the fight on points by 11 to 7. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Arthur Menezes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Turturro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Menezes to the ground. Turturro is now in Menezes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Menezes (0) vs (2) Turturro#SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Turturro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Menezes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Menezes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turturro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turturro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Menezes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Menezes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turturro defends it easily.
Menezes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Turturro stands and throws Menezes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (0) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro controlling from side mount.
Menezes regains half guard there - taking advantage of Turturro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Turturro moves into full mount! Menezes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (0) vs (8) Turturro
Menezes can't escape the position.
Turturro looking to control but Menezes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Menezes is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro controlling from the full mount.
Menezes wants to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Menezes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Turturro wants to control the pace but Menezes is squirming around nicely.
Turturro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Turturro has control of Menezes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Menezes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Turturro tries to control but Menezes wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine from mount but Menezes is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Menezes'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.
Menezes is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Turturro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Menezes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Turturro controlling his opponent. #T6#
Menezes is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action.
Menezes is trying to escape the mount.
Menezes gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Menezes actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Menezes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Menezes is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Turturro won't allow Menezes to sweep him here. #SUB#
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Turturro defends easily.
#SUB2#
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! Menezes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menezes manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into Menezes's guard. #SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9##SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Menezes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Turturro has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menezes is trying to control but can't.
Turturro is trying to control. Menezes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10##SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Menezes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Menezes is pressing down on Turturro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Menezes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menezes (2) vs (8) Turturro
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Menezes is aware though and is defending well.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menezes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turturro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Menezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Menezes being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menezes (2) vs (10) Turturro#SUB#
Turturro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Menezes keeps moving. #T12##SUB#
Menezes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turturro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turturro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turturro trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom.
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
Turturro slips nicely into half guard.
Turturro not doing much here.
Turturro moves into full mount! Menezes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (2) vs (13) Turturro
Turturro trying to control but Menezes is having none of it.
Menezes is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Menezes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Turturro goes for an armbar but Menezes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Menezes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menezes (4) vs (13) Turturro
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro wants to sweep here but Menezes controlling him for the moment.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Billy Turturro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
El Toro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Skallagrimsson to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Toro is pulling down on Skallagrimsson's head to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Skallagrimsson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Skallagrimsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Skallagrimsson controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.
Skallagrimsson being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Skallagrimsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skallagrimsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skallagrimsson trying to move into half guard but instead El Toro has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Skallagrimsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Skallagrimsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (4) Skallagrimsson#SUB#
Skallagrimsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and El Toro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skallagrimsson has managed to get both his arms back between El Toro's legs - danger averted.
Skallagrimsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Skallagrimsson 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.
El Toro is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
El Toro continues to stall.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro controlling Skallagrimsson's posture.
Skallagrimsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Skallagrimsson is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro looking to control.
Skallagrimsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
El Toro trying to control the position.
Skallagrimsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5##SUB#
El Toro working for submissions but it's allowed Skallagrimsson to get to half guard.
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson is looking to advance position but El Toro won't allow it.
El Toro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
Skallagrimsson not doing much here.
El Toro tries to roll over but Skallagrimsson keeps him under control.
El Toro trying to control but Skallagrimsson postures up.
#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skallagrimsson is looking to advance position but El Toro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (6) vs (4) Skallagrimsson
El Toro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skallagrimsson gets back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skallagrimsson trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
El Toro is stalling here. Skallagrimsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! El Toro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Skallagrimsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (6) vs (8) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down El Toro's shoulder. That is not cool.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson controlling the position from side mount. #T9#
El Toro is looking to regain half guard here but Skallagrimsson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by El Toro, who protects the arm well.
El Toro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Skallagrimsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T10#
Skallagrimsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skallagrimsson is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.
El Toro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Skallagrimsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
El Toro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Skallagrimsson won't allow El Toro to sweep him here. #T12#
El Toro is adopting a defensive guard.
Well,El Toro is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
El Toro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Skallagrimsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skallagrimsson is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skallagrimsson preventing the sweep.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
El Toro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Skallagrimsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (6) vs (11) Skallagrimsson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro is trying to control Skallagrimsson's posture but Skallagrimsson avoids it.
El Toro manages to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Toro is looking to control Skallagrimsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?
El Toro is staying active underneath Skallagrimsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
El Toro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Skallagrimsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Skallagrimsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (10) vs (11) Skallagrimsson#SUB#
Skallagrimsson fending off the submission attempt from El Toro.
You can see the frustration on Skallagrimsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
El Toro tightening his grip on Skallagrimsson, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro has the hooks in. Skallagrimsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skallagrimsson wins on points by 11 to 10.
After winning the bout, Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tidd shoots in but Kuronoa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kuronoa. No joy for Tidd on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tidd is defended easily by Kuronoa.
Ono Kuronoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tidd.#CL#
Kuronoa moves into the clinch.
Tidd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuronoa is defending well.#TD#
Kuronoa jumps guard.
Tidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tidd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuronoa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tidd escapes and throws Kuronoa's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (3) Tidd
Kuronoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Kuronoa struggling a bit here.
Tidd controls the position.
Kuronoa is not content to let Tidd control the position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tidd content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuronoa is looking to reverse the position.
Tidd trying to control the action but Kuronoa is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kuronoa manages to get back to half guard.
Tidd trying to control the action but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Tidd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuronoa is looking to control Tidd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuronoa avoid being mounted?
Kuronoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuronoa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Tidd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuronoa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tidd has managed to get both his arms back between Kuronoa's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Tidd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Tidd sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Tidd defends it easily.
Kuronoa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tidd defends well.#T4##SUB#
Tidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Tidd defends it easily.
#SUB#
Tidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Tidd tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuronoa is retaining full guard. #T5##SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Tidd defends easily.
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position but Tidd postures up.
Tidd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tidd content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuronoa trying to hold on to Tidd's head to control him but Tidd postures up.
#T6#
Tidd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tidd works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (6) Tidd
Kuronoa is trying to control Tidd's posture but Tidd avoids it.
Kuronoa is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Tidd is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuronoa is defending well.
Tidd advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuronoa (0) vs (8) Tidd
Tidd forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kuronoa (0) vs (11) Tidd#T7#
Tidd keeps control of the position easily here as Kuronoa tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Kuronoa trying to control the action but Tidd just sinks the hooks in.
Tidd is riding his opponent, not letting Kuronoa buck him off.
Kuronoa wants to escape the position.
#T8#
I would not like to be Kuronoa right now.
Kuronoa is trying to break free.
Tidd really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kuronoa.
You can see the frustration on Kuronoa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tidd just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tidd is hanging on to Kuronoa's back as he tries to escape.
Kuronoa wants to control his opponent's hands but Tidd gets his hands free.
Tidd has good solid back control here.
Kuronoa tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Tidd trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
What can Kuronoa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kuronoa tries to escape the position.
Kuronoa staying busy and making it hard for Tidd to control.
Tidd keeps control of the position as Kuronoa tries to break free.
Tidd biding his time, controlling Kuronoa. #T10#
Tidd struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kuronoa trying to control but not successfully.
Tidd really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kuronoa.
It looks like Tidd 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.
Kuronoa tries to roll but Tidd sticks to his back.
#T11#
Kuronoa trying to control the hands but Tidd won't let him.
Tidd really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kuronoa.
You can see the frustration on Kuronoa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kuronoa is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Tidd tries to get the hooks in deep but Kuronoa pushed the leg off.
Tidd has the hooks in. Kuronoa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tidd controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Kuronoa right now.
Kuronoa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kuronoa prevents Tidd from getting a body triangle.
Tidd controlling the position well here. Kuronoa rolled but Tidd kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T13#
Kuronoa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tidd's guard. Nice work there by Kuronoa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (11) Tidd
Tidd working a defensive guard here.
Kuronoa looking to pass the guard.
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully.
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Kuronoa is proving a slippery customer.
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully. #T14#
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving.
Tidd is pulling down on Kuronoa's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuronoa, at least for the moment.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tidd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd wins on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Joe Tidd, 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. |
|
|
|
Main event
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 40 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; More IsMore!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Sparxx. No joy for IsMore on that attempt. #CL2#
IsMore moves into range and clinches up with Sparxx.
IsMore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sparxx avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
IsMore has Sparxx pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sparxx manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyrone Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of More IsMore.
Sparxx is pressed up against the cage. IsMore has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparxx down to the mat. Sparxx avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sparxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. IsMore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
IsMore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparxx defends it well.#CL2#
IsMore clinches up against the cage.
Sparxx prevents a takedown attempt there.
IsMore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sparxx changes levels and goes for a takedown here. IsMore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Sparxx tries to keep at a distance but IsMore has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore wants a takedown.
Sparxx is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
IsMore can't get the takedown.
Sparxx goes for a takedown attempt but IsMore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sparxx fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but IsMore avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown but IsMore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
IsMore rushes Sparxx and presses him up against the cage.
Sparxx looking for a takedown.
IsMore stops a takedown attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
IsMore looking for a takedown.
Sparxx tries for a takedown but IsMore manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
IsMore has picked Sparxx up - he's going for a ride! IsMore dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) IsMore#SUB2#
IsMore seems to be working for a kimura but Sparxx defends the submission attempt.
IsMore wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position. #T2##SUB#
Sparxx looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and IsMore pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) IsMore
IsMore trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx regains half guard.#SUB#
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
IsMore is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now. #T3#
IsMore trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but IsMore is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
IsMore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sparxx defends it well.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. IsMore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx won't allow IsMore to pass to mount.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but IsMore is controlling well.
Sparxx is pressing down on IsMore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
IsMore trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sparxx working for a triangle but IsMore defends it easily.
IsMore controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
IsMore looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (5) IsMore#T5##SUB2#
IsMore has his foot on Sparxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparxx works his way back into a safe position though.
IsMore wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sparxx drops back, looking for a kneebar! IsMore looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. IsMore looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from IsMore! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (2) vs (9) IsMore
Sparxx manages to work his way to half guard, despite IsMore's best efforts.#SUB2#
IsMore is looking for submissions but instead, Sparxx has regained full guard.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx pulls IsMore in close to prevent any damage. #T6##SUB#
Sparxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (9) IsMore
IsMore controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but IsMore is retaining full guard.
IsMore controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
IsMore 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.#T7#
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Nap or Tap inform us that IsMore has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
IsMore keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. IsMore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
IsMore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx 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. #T8#
IsMore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx is fighting to break IsMore's control of his arms but IsMore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
IsMore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (11) IsMore
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx has IsMore pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparxx looking to control.
#SUB2#
IsMore has gone for a leg lock! Sparxx slips out almost immediately though and dives into IsMore's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (11) IsMore
Sparxx passes into half guard. #T9#
IsMore is trying to get back to full guard.
IsMore trying to control here.
#SUB2#
IsMore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparxx pulls his head out easily.
IsMore tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.#T10#
Sparxx wants to take a breather but IsMore is having none of it.
Sparxx is really struggling to control IsMore but he's trying to hold on to the position.
IsMore wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
IsMore is controlling Sparxx's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Sparxx wants to work for an arm triangle but IsMore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sparxx is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so IsMore is just riding it out for now. Sparxx eventually gives up the hold.
Sparxx trying to control the action but IsMore is working from the bottom. #T11#
IsMore controlling the position for now.
IsMore wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Sparxx is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sparxx prevents IsMore from improving his position.
Sparxx is thwarting IsMore's attempts to control the position.
IsMore is staying active underneath Sparxx, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
IsMore is looking to improve his position.
IsMore gets full guard.
IsMore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. IsMore is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx trying to control but IsMore is working from the bottom.
Sparxx preventing the sweep. #T13#
IsMore is controlling Sparxx's posture.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
IsMore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sparxx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but IsMore keeps moving. #T14#
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. IsMore is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx stays in close to IsMore's body and controls the position.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but IsMore is retaining full guard.
IsMore is adopting a defensive guard.
Sparxx trying to control but IsMore is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IsMore controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
IsMore wins on points by 11 to 6.
After winning the bout, More IsMore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
