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CWC 324 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bjorn Akerfeldt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Pikey Chav!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chav shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Akerfeldt (0) vs (2) Chav#SUB2#
Chav is looking for a kimura but Akerfeldt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chav to get the leverage.
Akerfeldt gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Akerfeldt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akerfeldt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chav stopping the sweep attempt from Akerfeldt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chav sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akerfeldt's guard. #SUB#
Akerfeldt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Chav wants to work for an arm triangle but Akerfeldt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav is looking to advance position but Akerfeldt won't allow it.
Akerfeldt tries to roll over but Chav keeps him under control.#T1#
Akerfeldt is in trouble now - Chav has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (0) vs (5) Chav
Akerfeldt looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Akerfeldt (0) vs (8) Chav#SUB2#
Chav has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt 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 Chav gets his way!
Chav is trying to stick to Akerfeldt's back but Akerfeldt is turning into Chav. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chav's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Akerfeldt. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akerfeldt (2) vs (8) Chav
Chav 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.
Chav keeping full guard, as Akerfeldt tries to pass.
Akerfeldt won't allow Chav to sweep him here.
Akerfeldt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chav swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chav looking for a sweep. Not yet Chav, not yet. #T2#
Chav lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akerfeldt (2) vs (10) Chav
Akerfeldt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chav wants to pass the guard but Akerfeldt is keeping the position.
Chav advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Chav is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akerfeldt is just riding it out for now. Chav eventually gives up the hold.
Chav is pressing down on Akerfeldt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akerfeldt is holding on for now.
Akerfeldt tries to get to full guard but Chav has control of the leg.
Chav is looking to advance position but Akerfeldt won't allow it. #T3#
Akerfeldt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chav pushing down on Akerfeldt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Akerfeldt is looking for a sweep. Chav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chav looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Akerfeldt is trying to get back to full guard.
Akerfeldt is working hard here to advance position.
Akerfeldt is pressing down on Chav's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chav passes into half guard.
Akerfeldt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akerfeldt.
Chav wants to pass the guard but Akerfeldt is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Chav has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Chav advances to half guard.
Chav tries to pass the half guard into mount. Akerfeldt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Akerfeldt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akerfeldt wants to get back to full guard but Chav has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (2) vs (13) Chav
Akerfeldt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akerfeldt stops Chav from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Chav is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akerfeldt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Akerfeldt tries to buck Chav off but Chav is having none of it.#T5##SUB2#
Chav tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chav works to advance to full mount. Akerfeldt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Akerfeldt (2) vs (15) Chav
Akerfeldt working to try and regain half guard.
Chav fails to move to back control.
Akerfeldt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chav moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Akerfeldt (2) vs (18) Chav
Akerfeldt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Chav is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akerfeldt defends it well. #T6#
Akerfeldt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chav advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (2) vs (21) Chav
Akerfeldt stops Chav from passing to mount.
Akerfeldt is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Chav wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akerfeldt, who protects the arm well.
Akerfeldt manages to get back to half guard.
Akerfeldt wants to improve his position but Chav is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Chav looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Chav is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chav looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Akerfeldt gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akerfeldt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akerfeldt (4) vs (21) Chav#SUB#
Akerfeldt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akerfeldt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8##SUB#
Akerfeldt 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.
Chav wants to sweep here but Akerfeldt controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akerfeldt has managed to get both his arms back between Chav's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Akerfeldt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akerfeldt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akerfeldt won't allow Chav to sweep him here. #SUB#
Akerfeldt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akerfeldt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akerfeldt preventing the sweep. #T9##SUB#
Akerfeldt drops back looking for a leg! Chav is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chav manages to kick Akerfeldt off! Akerfeldt jumps back into Chav's guard.
Akerfeldt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akerfeldt won't allow Chav to sweep him here.
Akerfeldt works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Akerfeldt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chav has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chav wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Chav regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chav tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Chav working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akerfeldt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akerfeldt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Chav had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akerfeldt defends it easily.
Chav looks winded!
Akerfeldt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Chav escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akerfeldt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chav wants to sweep here but Akerfeldt controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Akerfeldt drops back looking for a leg! Chav is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chav manages to kick Akerfeldt off! Akerfeldt jumps back into Chav's guard. #T11##SUB#
Akerfeldt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Akerfeldt won't allow Chav to sweep him here.
Chav 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: Akerfeldt (4) vs (23) Chav#SUB2#
Chav is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Akerfeldt is pressing down on Chav's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chav passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (4) vs (26) Chav
Akerfeldt is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Chav passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Akerfeldt! Score +2 for reaching mount: Akerfeldt (4) vs (28) Chav#SUB2#
Chav is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Akerfeldt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Akerfeldt shrugs it off.
Akerfeldt is trying desperately to improve position.
Chav pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Akerfeldt is looking to improve his position but Chav isn't that keen on the idea.
Akerfeldt regains half guard.
Akerfeldt is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chav jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (4) vs (31) Chav
Akerfeldt is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Chav is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akerfeldt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T13#
Chav moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Akerfeldt (4) vs (33) Chav
Akerfeldt tries to reverse the position but Chav maintains control.
Akerfeldt regains half guard.
Chav prevents Akerfeldt from improving his position.
Akerfeldt works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Akerfeldt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chav gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akerfeldt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chav has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (4) vs (36) Chav
Chav advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Akerfeldt (4) vs (38) Chav
Akerfeldt is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Akerfeldt stops Chav from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Akerfeldt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chav passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (4) vs (41) Chav
Chav moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Akerfeldt (4) vs (44) Chav
Chav keeps control of the position as Akerfeldt tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Chav working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chav working for the choke.
Chav has the hooks in. Akerfeldt 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!
Chav wins on points by 44 to 4.
A relieved looking Pikey Chav thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Owen Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Serronen or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez, which made it look bad.
As Serronen tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Serronen manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Serronen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Serronen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Owen Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aku Serronen.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Serronen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Serronen tightens his grip and picks Alvarez up, before dumping him to the ground. Alvarez manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Serronen
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (2) Serronen
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez preventing the sweep. #T1#
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Serronen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (4) Serronen
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Alvarez is pulling down on Serronen's head to control his posture. #T2#
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Serronen postures up.
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez controlling Serronen's posture. #T3#
Serronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Serronen passes into half guard.
Serronen trying to control the pace.
Serronen is looking to stall here but Alvarez recovers full guard. #T4#
Alvarez pulls Serronen in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez controls Serronen momentarily but Serronen frees himself.
Alvarez is pulling down on Serronen's head. It's preventing any offense from Serronen, at least for the moment.#T5#
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Serronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Serronen postures up.
#T6#
Serronen is looking to pass into half guard but Alvarez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alvarez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (4) Serronen
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Serronen is keeping the position.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Serronen looking for a sweep. Not yet Serronen, not yet.
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Alvarez controlling the action here. #T7#
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serronen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvarez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (4) vs (8) Serronen
Will Serronen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
What can Alvarez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Alvarez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Alvarez rolls, trying to escape but Serronen keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Serronen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Serronen doesn't have the hooks in and Alvarez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (6) vs (8) Serronen#T9#
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Serronen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (6) vs (10) Serronen#SUB#
Alvarez working for submissions but it's allowed Serronen to get to half guard.
Serronen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Serronen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (6) vs (13) Serronen#T10#
Serronen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Serronen wants to control but Alvarez has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Serronen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Serronen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Serronen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Serronen is looking to pass Alvarez's guard but actually Alvarez recovers to full guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Serronen controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Serronen trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Serronen wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez is controlling Serronen's posture.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Serronen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Serronen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Serronen trying to move into half guard but instead Alvarez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (8) vs (13) Serronen
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
Alvarez prevents Serronen from improving his position.
Alvarez is pressing down on Serronen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Serronen is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen is in trouble now - Alvarez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (11) vs (13) Serronen
And that's the end of the fight!
Serronen wins on points by 13 to 11.
A victorious Aku Serronen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hratch Tzien!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thunder clinches up with Tzien and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tzien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tzien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thunder passes Tzien's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tzien trying to control from the bottom.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tzien keeps working. #SUB#
Thunder wants to work for an arm triangle but Tzien is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tzien is looking to improve his position.
Thunder tries to pass to full mount but Tzien defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tzien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tzien is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Thunder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzien manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Tzien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thunder defends it easily.
Thunder stays in close to Tzien's body and controls the position. #T2#
Thunder wants to control from the top but Tzien keeps moving.
Thunder trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tzien manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (0) vs (2) Tzien
Tzien passes Thunder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thunder is looking for a sweep. Tzien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thunder desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Tzien is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Thunder tries to roll over but Tzien keeps him under control.
Tzien wants to pass to mount but Thunder is defending the position.
Tzien working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thunder's thigh. Thunder counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thunder is trying to hold Tzien in close to prevent damage but Tzien has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thunder gets back to full guard.
Thunder wants to improve his position but instead Tzien has moved into half guard.
Tzien sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tzien wants to work for an arm triangle but Thunder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tzien is working away from the top position though.
Thunder is looking to get back to full guard here but Tzien has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (0) vs (5) Tzien
Thunder wants to control but Tzien postures up.
Thunder manages to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tzien pulls his head out easily.
Thunder gets full guard.
Tzien is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thunder is controlling Tzien's posture.
Tzien is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Tzien postures up.
Tzien stays in close to Thunder's body and controls the position.
Tzien passes Thunder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Tzien seems content to control.
Thunder gets back to full guard.
Tzien trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Thunder looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunder, not yet.
Tzien looking to sit in guard and control but Thunder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (5) Tzien
Tzien is pulling down on Thunder's head. It's preventing any offense from Thunder, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Thunder looking to improve position, pressing down on Tzien's thigh with his hand. Tzien seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Thunder paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Thunder's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Tzien picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hratch Tzien!
A very excited looking Hratch Tzien 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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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 6 wins and 8 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 39 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
O Reilly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schultz. #CL#
O Reilly rushes Schultz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schultz looking for a takedown. #TD#
O Reilly jumps into guard, dragging Schultz to the mat.
#SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schultz pushing down on O Reilly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
O Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
O Reilly actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Schultz controlling the pace.
O Reilly wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
#T1#
O Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Schultz 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.
Schultz trying to control from half guard but O Reilly is working away. #SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
O Reilly looking for a kimura from the bottom but Schultz passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (0) vs (3) Schultz
O Reilly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schultz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but O Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Reilly is trying to get back to half guard.
Schultz 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 O Reilly's shoulder. That is not cool.
O Reilly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Next Level MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schultz wants to control but O Reilly is keeping him busy.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep.#T3#
O Reilly is trying to work for a sweep but Schultz has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: O Reilly (0) vs (5) Schultz
O Reilly is working to get back to half guard.
Schultz wants to control the pace but O Reilly is squirming around nicely.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
Schultz looking to control but O Reilly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz wants to take O Reilly's back here but O Reilly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4#
O Reilly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schultz is looking to work his way around to O Reilly's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
O Reilly regains half guard.
O Reilly is not content to let Schultz control the position.#SUB#
O Reilly has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Schultz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Schultz! Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (0) vs (8) Schultz
O Reilly is trying to work for a sweep but Schultz has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: O Reilly (0) vs (10) Schultz
O Reilly is trying desperately to improve position.
Schultz tries to control but O Reilly wriggling away.
O Reilly tries to reverse the position but Schultz maintains control.#T5#
O Reilly has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
O Reilly looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: O Reilly (0) vs (13) Schultz
Schultz controls the position.
O Reilly is really stuck here.
#T6#
Schultz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
O Reilly rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
O Reilly is staying active underneath Schultz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz is controlling the pace.
Schultz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
O Reilly wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
O Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
O Reilly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Schultz sits in half guard.
Schultz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T8#
O Reilly is looking to get back to full guard here but Schultz has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (0) vs (16) Schultz
O Reilly prevents Schultz from moving into mount.
O Reilly is looking to reverse the position.
O Reilly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (16) Schultz#SUB#
O Reilly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
O Reilly seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
O Reilly is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
O Reilly is working for a kimura but Schultz is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9#
Schultz won't allow O Reilly to pass to mount.
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
O Reilly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schultz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Schultz is defending against the submission attempts here by O Reilly.
Schultz is looking to control O Reilly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?#T10#
Schultz is looking for a sweep. O Reilly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
O Reilly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schultz sees it coming and defends easily.
Schultz is looking to control O Reilly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?#SUB#
O Reilly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schultz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Reilly.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Schultz gets full guard.
Schultz keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass. #SUB#
O Reilly is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schultz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schultz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (18) Schultz
Schultz wants to pass the guard but O Reilly is keeping the position.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T12##SUB#
O Reilly throws his legs up looking for a submission but Schultz uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (2) vs (21) Schultz
O Reilly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schultz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schultz tries to move to mount but O Reilly blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schultz trying to control the position but O Reilly is working away.
O Reilly manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
O Reilly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
O Reilly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Reilly is breathing heavily.#T13##SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz controlling the action here.
Schultz is looking to advance position but O Reilly won't allow it.
O Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Schultz sits in half guard. #T14#
O Reilly trying to control here.
Schultz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schultz is keen to just control but O Reilly is a slippery customer.#SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
O Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions off his back.
O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 21 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mike Schultz made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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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 34 wins and 32 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Archer jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Archer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Archer defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Archer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Archer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #T1#
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Archer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Archer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Archer still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Archer has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (2) Johnson#T2#
A lull in the action here as Archer stalls from top position.
Archer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (6) vs (2) Johnson#T3#
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Archer controlling from mount.
Archer is looking to work his way around to Johnson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Archer stalling.
Archer wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Archer not doing much here.
#T5#
Johnson is not content to let Archer control the position.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #T6#
Archer trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (6) vs (6) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Archer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Archer just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7##SUB2#
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Archer is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Archer fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Archer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Johnson working for the choke. #SUB2#
Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Johnson working for the choke. #T8##SUB2#
Archer defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (6) Johnson
Archer content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Archer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Archer has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Archer seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10#
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Archer seems content to control.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (6) Johnson
Archer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Johnson is being controlled here.
Johnson regains half guard.
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for subs from the bottom but Archer mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (14) vs (6) Johnson
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Archer is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T14#
Archer controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
A relieved looking Able Archer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 4 wins and 8 losses; Eric Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 29 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Barnes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mondragon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Barnes clinches.
Mondragon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
#TD#
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mondragon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Mondragon#SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Mondragon is in a bad position with Barnes working for a choke. Mondragon manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Mondragon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes'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.#T1##SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barnes trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon 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: Barnes (6) vs (4) Mondragon
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Mondragon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here.
Barnes 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barnes 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: Barnes (8) vs (4) Mondragon
Barnes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Mondragon pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes passes into half guard.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Mondragon won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Mondragon is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position. #T5#
Barnes trying to control from Mondragon's half guard. Mondragon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barnes passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon controlling Barnes's posture.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (4) Mondragon#SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Mondragon is defending well.
Barnes trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working. #T8##SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mondragon is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.#T9#
Barnes prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Barnes trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon controlling the position for now.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes 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. #T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.#T11#
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mondragon won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (14) vs (4) Mondragon
Barnes tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Mondragon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mondragon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T12#
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
#T13#
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (16) vs (6) Mondragon#T14##SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mondragon seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon is controlling Barnes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (19) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
A less than humble Eric Barnes 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Al Jhit feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Read looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Read's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Read keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Jhit content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Read is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Al Jhit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Al Jhit wants to control but Read is keeping him busy.
Read is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Read (4) vs (5) Al Jhit#SUB#
Read working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Read looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Read is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
Read is hanging on to Al Jhit's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Read patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Al Jhit rolls, trying to escape but Read keeps control of the position.
Al Jhit prevents Read from getting a body triangle.
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
Al Jhit prevents Read from getting a body triangle.
Read controlling from the back.#SUB#
Read working for the choke. #T3#
Read doesn't have the hooks in and Al Jhit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (4) vs (7) Al Jhit#SUB#
Read is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
Al Jhit trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
Read looking for a sweep. Not yet Read, not yet.
Read is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Read has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB2#
Read is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Read wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
My spies in DanBills Sketchy Basement inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Read is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.
Read wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Read is having none of it. #T5#
Read wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Read is defending it quite comfortably.
Read trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Read knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Read is defending well.
#T6#
Read keeping control of the position.
Al Jhit wants to advance to full mount but Read doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Al Jhit trying to control but Read is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Jhit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Read has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Jhit has managed to get both his arms back between Read's legs - danger averted.
Read trying to keep a closed guard but Al Jhit is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Read is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Read has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (6) vs (7) Al Jhit#T7#
Al Jhit trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Read defends easily.
Read passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (9) vs (7) Al Jhit#SUB#
Read tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Read has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T8##SUB#
Read working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Al Jhit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Read wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Read tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Read advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (11) vs (7) Al Jhit#T9#
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
Read avoids the attempt from Al Jhit to control.
Al Jhit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Read wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Read is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Jhit has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Read is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Jhit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Read. #T10#
Al Jhit trying to control here.
Read tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Jhit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Read seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Jhit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Read is really struggling to control Al Jhit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Al Jhit is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Read wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position.
Al Jhit manages to get to full guard.
Read trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Read is proving a slippery customer.
Read trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Read postures up.
Read trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Read wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Read stays in close to Al Jhit's body and controls the position.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle here but Read uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (14) vs (7) Al Jhit#T13#
Al Jhit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Read wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Al Jhit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (14) vs (9) Al Jhit
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Read is having none of it.
Read is trying is best to control the position here.
Al Jhit wants to pass to mount but Read is defending the position. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Read is defending well.
Read regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14##SUB#
Al Jhit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Read has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Jhit has managed to get both his arms back between Read's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Read holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Jhit passes Read's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Read is refusing to be controlled, as Al Jhit sits in half guard. #SUB#
Read actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Read reverses the position - he's now on top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (16) vs (9) Al Jhit
And that's the end of the fight!
Read takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Marc Read thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Moto Miyashita!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Miyashita shoots in and gets a takedown into Huhrera 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (0) vs (2) Miyashita
Miyashita slips nicely into half guard.
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huhrera keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Miyashita wants to work for an arm triangle but Huhrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Miyashita keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera is trying to control but can't.
Huhrera 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.#SUB2#
Miyashita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Huhrera trying to hold on to Miyashita's head to control him but Miyashita postures up.
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huhrera is trying to control but can't.
Miyashita trying to control from half guard but Huhrera is working away. #SUB2#
Miyashita is working for a submission of some sort.
Huhrera is positioning himself well to prevent Miyashita advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Miyashita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Miyashita trying to control the action but Huhrera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Huhrera is defending against the submission attempts here by Miyashita.
#SUB2#
Huhrera is defending against the submission attempts here by Miyashita.
Huhrera is positioning himself well to prevent Miyashita advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Miyashita is working for a kimura but Huhrera is defending it quite comfortably.
Huhrera keeping hold of Miyashita's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Huhrera is looking for a sweep. Miyashita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huhrera is not content to let Miyashita control the position.
Huhrera is positioning himself well to prevent Miyashita advancing to mount.
Miyashita wants to pass to mount but Huhrera is defending the position. #SUB2#
Miyashita is working for a submission of some sort.
Miyashita trying to mount his opponent but Huhrera defends it. #T4#
Huhrera wants to control but Miyashita is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Huhrera is defending against the submission attempts here by Miyashita.
#SUB2#
Miyashita seems to be working for a kimura but Huhrera defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Miyashita seems to be looking for submissions.
Huhrera is doing well to control the position and prevent Miyashita from advancing to side control.#T5##SUB2#
Miyashita is working for a kimura but Huhrera is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Miyashita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Miyashita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huhrera is just riding it out for now. Miyashita eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Miyashita is trying to work for a kimura but Huhrera is defending well.
Miyashita is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Huhrera 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: Huhrera (2) vs (2) Miyashita
Miyashita wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Miyashita actively working from the bottom here.
Huhrera controlling the pace.
Miyashita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Miyashita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miyashita.
Huhrera is stalling in the full guard.
Huhrera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miyashita for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Huhrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (5) vs (2) Miyashita
Huhrera in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Miyashita is trying to improve his position.
Miyashita is letting Huhrera control him for a moment. #T8#
Miyashita looking for a sweep but Huhrera has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (7) vs (2) Miyashita
Miyashita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miyashita tries to improve his position but instead Huhrera has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (10) vs (2) Miyashita
Huhrera has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Miyashita's body.
Miyashita staying busy and making it hard for Huhrera to control.
Huhrera is trying to stick to Miyashita's back but Miyashita is turning into Huhrera . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Huhrera 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Miyashita. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (10) vs (4) Miyashita
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyashita wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Miyashita tries to pass.
Huhrera 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: Huhrera (12) vs (4) Miyashita#T9#
Miyashita wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyashita is refusing to be controlled, as Huhrera sits in half guard.
Miyashita won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
Miyashita wants to get back to full guard.
Miyashita keeps trying to improve his position.
Huhrera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Miyashita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huhrera pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Huhrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Huhrera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Huhrera seems content to control.
Miyashita is looking to improve his position.
Huhrera controlling the action here.
Miyashita is trying is best to control the position here. #T11#
Huhrera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miyashita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huhrera is pressing down on Miyashita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miyashita is holding on for now.
Well, if Huhrera 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.
Miyashita is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyashita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miyashita.
Huhrera advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (15) vs (4) Miyashita
Huhrera takes a little break here. Miyashita wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Miyashita tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Huhrera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (17) vs (4) Miyashita
Miyashita can't escape the position.
Well,Huhrera is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Miyashita is squirming around, avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control the action.
Miyashita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Huhrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miyashita is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Miyashita tries to lock up and control but Huhrera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyashita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huhrera pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Miyashita is working to get back to half guard.
Miyashita has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (20) vs (4) Miyashita#T14#
Huhrera is hanging on to Miyashita's back as he tries to escape.
Huhrera tries to keep control of the position but Miyashita is staying busy.#SUB#
Huhrera is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Miyashita knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Miyashita for a finish.
Miyashita looking very determined here, making life difficult for Huhrera .
Miyashita is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Huhrera 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Miyashita showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A victorious Julio Valeron Huhrera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 33 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Gabriel Arones!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arones dives in for a single leg takedown but Hell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arones shoots in looking for a takedown. Hell tries to sprawl out of it but Arones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Hell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (0) Arones
Hell wants to control from the top but Arones keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arones trying to keep a closed guard but Hell is proving a slippery customer.
Hell pushing down on Arones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Hell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Hell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hell trying to control the action but Arones is working from the bottom.
Hell is looking to advance position but Arones won't allow it.
Hell trying to control the action but Arones is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Hell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hell in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Arones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arones wants to sweep here but Hell controlling him for the moment.
Hell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hell trying to control but Arones is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arones pulls Hell in to control the position.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Arones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Hell wants to pass the guard but Arones is keeping the position.
Arones being controlled here, momentarily.
Hell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hell wants to control from the top but Arones keeps moving. #T6#
Arones controls Hell momentarily but Hell frees himself.
Arones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hell controls the pace.
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arones is keeping the position for now.
Hell being controlled here momentarily.
Arones keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully. #T7#
Hell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arones is trying to control the position but Hell postures up.
Arones keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass.
Hell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arones keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
Hell looking to sit in guard and control but Arones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (2) Arones#T8#
Hell trying to keep a closed guard but Arones is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Arones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arones has managed to get both his arms back between Hell's legs - danger averted.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Arones from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Arones 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 Hell. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (2) vs (5) Arones
Arones taking a breather here. #T9#
Hell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hell wants to control but Arones postures up.
Hell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Arones presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (2) vs (7) Arones
Arones controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Arones wants to control the pace but Hell is squirming around nicely.
Hell tries to lock up and control but Arones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hell has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (2) vs (10) Arones
Will Arones go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Hell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Arones.
Hell is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Hell staying busy and making it hard for Arones to control.
Hell turns into Arones and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (4) vs (10) Arones
Arones is pulling down on Hell's head. It's preventing any offense from Hell, at least for the moment.
Hell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Arones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12##SUB#
Hell has gone for a leg lock! Arones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (4) vs (12) Arones
Arones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB#
Arones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arones has managed to get both his arms back between Hell's legs - danger averted.
Arones wants to pass the guard but Hell is keeping the position.
Hell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hell pulls Arones in close to prevent any damage.
Hell continues to stall.#T14#
Hell keeping moving, preventing Arones from controlling successfully.
Hell wants to sweep here but Arones controlling him for the moment.
Hell controlling Arones's posture.
Arones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arones defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arones wins on points by 12 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gabriel Arones made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Petrov gets caught flat footed, as El Toro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Petrov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov has his hands on El Toro's head, controlling the position.
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.
Petrov wants to sweep here but El Toro controlling him for the moment.
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
El Toro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petrov is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up.
El Toro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Toro looking to pass the guard. #T2#
El Toro being controlled here momentarily.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but El Toro is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov 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.
El Toro 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. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
El Toro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
El Toro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Toro has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov 's legs - danger averted.
Petrov is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up.
Petrov 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 (2) Petrov
El Toro is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up. #T4#
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
El Toro managing to control the position. #T5#
Petrov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (2) vs (5) Petrov
El Toro struggling a bit here.
Petrov trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it. #T6#
Petrov wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. El Toro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petrov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T7#
El Toro is not content to let Petrov control the position.
El Toro prevents Petrov from improving position.
El Toro is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it.
El Toro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrov trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom. #T8#
El Toro wants to control but Petrov postures up.
El Toro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
El Toro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrov 's best efforts.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov stalling away here and it's allowed El Toro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petrov preventing the sweep. #T9#
El Toro is pulling down on Petrov 's head. It's preventing any offense from Petrov , at least for the moment.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro looking to control.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
El Toro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (4) vs (5) Petrov
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov has El Toro pulled in close to control his posture.
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El Toro'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.
El Toro is pushing down on Petrov 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petrov is fighting to maintain full guard but El Toro has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11#
Petrov manages to get to full guard.
Petrov pulls El Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents El Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (4) vs (7) Petrov
El Toro is controlling Petrov 's posture.
El Toro looking for a sweep. Not yet El Toro, not yet.
El Toro controlling Petrov 's posture.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T12#
Further stalling from El Toro.
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov 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 continues to stall.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.#T13#
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (6) vs (7) Petrov
Petrov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but El Toro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (9) vs (7) Petrov
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working. #T14##SUB#
El Toro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrov wants to control but El Toro postures up.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
El Toro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Galtero El Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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