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CWC Fight Night 3 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Nelson forces Mulligan back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Nelson has picked Mulligan up - he's going for a ride! Nelson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (0) Mulligan
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.
Nelson prevents Mulligan from improving his position.#SUB#
Nelson is looking for a kimura but Mulligan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nelson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mulligan is just riding it out for now. Nelson eventually gives up the hold.
Mulligan is looking to control Nelson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mulligan avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan is trying is best to control the position here.
Mulligan is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mulligan wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
Mulligan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Mulligan defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Mulligan looking for submissions off his back.
Mulligan wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Mulligan wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson is keen to just control but Mulligan is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Mulligan makes his way to full guard, as Nelson worked for a kimura.
Mulligan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (2) Mulligan#T2##SUB2#
Mulligan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nelson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mulligan has Nelson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (2) Mulligan
Mulligan has control of Nelson's left arm, preventing Nelson from doing any damage. #SUB#
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Mulligan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mulligan manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Mulligan's guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Mulligan keeps moving. #T3#
Mulligan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mulligan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson 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.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Mulligan keeps moving. #T4#
Nelson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mulligan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (4) Mulligan#SUB2#
Mulligan drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Mulligan off! Mulligan jumps back into Nelson's guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mulligan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mulligan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully. #T5#
Mulligan won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Mulligan trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulligan won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Mulligan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mulligan trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB2#
Mulligan 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.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mulligan preventing the sweep.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mulligan stays in close to Nelson's body and controls the position.
Mulligan won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully. #T7#
Mulligan won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Mulligan looking to pass the guard.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nelson wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Mulligan has taken Nelson's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Nelson has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fionn Mulligan!
Fionn Mulligan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Paul Rabbitte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rabbitte pushes Riley up against the cage in a clinch.
Riley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Rabbitte pulls guard.
Rabbitte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riley controls the pace.#SUB#
Rabbitte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.
Riley won't allow Rabbitte to sweep him here.
Riley looking to pass the guard.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rabbitte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rabbitte haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabbitte is retaining full guard.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully. #T2#
Rabbitte pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabbitte is retaining full guard.
Rabbitte wants to control but Riley passes easily into half guard.
Riley prevents Rabbitte from improving his position.
Riley trying to mount his opponent but Rabbitte defends it. #SUB2#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Rabbitte is defending well.
Rabbitte controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Rabbitte manages to get to full guard.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabbitte is retaining full guard.
Rabbitte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rabbitte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Rabbitte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riley is pushing down on Rabbitte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rabbitte is fighting to maintain full guard but Riley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rabbitte trying to hold on to Riley's head to control him but Riley postures up.
Rabbitte is doing well to control the position and prevent Riley from advancing to side control.
Riley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rabbitte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Rabbitte controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rabbitte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rabbitte is trying to control but can't.
Riley passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rabbitte (0) vs (3) Riley#T6#
Riley wants to control the action but instead Rabbitte gets a body lock and reverses into Riley's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rabbitte (2) vs (3) Riley
Rabbitte slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Riley looking for subs off his back but Rabbitte has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Rabbitte is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
Rabbitte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Rabbitte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rabbitte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rabbitte. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Riley manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Rabbitte drops back looking for a leg! Riley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riley manages to kick Rabbitte off! Rabbitte jumps back into Riley's guard. #SUB2#
Riley working for submissions but it's allowed Rabbitte to get to half guard.
Riley tries to get to full guard but Rabbitte has control of the leg. #T9##SUB#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura but Riley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rabbitte to get the leverage.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rabbitte wants to work for an arm triangle but Riley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Rabbitte is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Rabbitte.
Riley is looking to control Rabbitte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riley avoid being mounted?#T10#
Riley gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rabbitte tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Rabbitte showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Riley keeping full guard, as Rabbitte tries to pass. #SUB2#
Riley has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rabbitte doesn't defend quickly enough and Riley has managed to lock this one up! Can Rabbitte escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Riley on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Riley! |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Aslak Maitonaama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Zima Voin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Voin pushes Maitonaama up against the cage in a clinch.
Maitonaama is pressed up against the cage. Voin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maitonaama down to the mat. Maitonaama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Voin gets a clinch. #TD#
Maitonaama turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maitonaama (4) vs (0) Voin#SUB#
Maitonaama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Voin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maitonaama wants to control but Voin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Maitonaama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Voin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maitonaama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Maitonaama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Voin, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Maitonaama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maitonaama trying to control the position but Voin is working away. #SUB#
Maitonaama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maitonaama trying to control the position but Voin is working away. #T2##SUB#
Maitonaama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Voin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maitonaama controlling the position.
Voin can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Maitonaama goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Voin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maitonaama but great work by Voin. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maitonaama (4) vs (4) Voin
Maitonaama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Voin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maitonaama is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blacksmith MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Voin prevents Maitonaama from improving his position.
Maitonaama is trying to maintain the position but Voin is very close to passing his half guard.
Maitonaama wants to get back to full guard.
Maitonaama is working hard here to advance position.
Maitonaama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Voin is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Maitonaama looking for a kimura from the bottom but Voin passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maitonaama (4) vs (7) Voin#T4#
Voin taking a breather here.
Maitonaama is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Maitonaama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maitonaama (6) vs (7) Voin
Maitonaama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Voin keeps working. #SUB#
Maitonaama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Voin defends it well.
Maitonaama sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Maitonaama wants to work for an arm triangle but Voin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Voin is positioning himself well to prevent Maitonaama advancing to mount. #T6##SUB#
Voin is defending against the submission attempts here by Maitonaama.
Voin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Voin is staying active underneath Maitonaama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maitonaama trying to pass the guard but Voin defending well.
Voin is not content to let Maitonaama control the position.#SUB#
Maitonaama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Voin has managed to free his arm - good work. #T7##SUB#
Maitonaama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Voin has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Maitonaama seems to be working for a kimura but Voin defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Maitonaama seems to be working for a kimura but Voin defends the submission attempt.
Voin desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T8##SUB#
Maitonaama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maitonaama trying to control from Voin's half guard. Voin has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Maitonaama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Voin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maitonaama has Voin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maitonaama (6) vs (9) Voin#SUB#
Maitonaama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Voin has passed into half guard!
#T9#
Voin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maitonaama wants to improve his position but Voin is controlling well.
Voin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maitonaama wants to improve his position but Voin is controlling well.
#T10##SUB#
Maitonaama actively working from the bottom here.
Maitonaama is looking to get back to full guard here but Voin has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Maitonaama (6) vs (12) Voin
Maitonaama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Voin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Voin is staying tight to Maitonaama's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T11#
Maitonaama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Voin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Voin stalls from top position.
Maitonaama wants to control but Voin postures up.#T12#
Voin just content to control the position.
Voin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maitonaama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maitonaama wants to control but Voin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Maitonaama sneaks back into half guard.
Voin controlling the action here.
Maitonaama is looking for a sweep. Voin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Maitonaama actively working from the bottom here.
Maitonaama is trying to maintain the position but Voin is very close to passing his half guard.
Maitonaama is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Voin stalling.
Maitonaama tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Voin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Maitonaama (6) vs (15) Voin
Maitonaama slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maitonaama wants to improve his position but Voin is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Voin wins on points by 15 to 6.
A very excited looking Zima Voin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Makarov 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: Makarov (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Makarov 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.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makarov defends well.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Pripyat pushes a forearm under Makarov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Makarov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karelin Pripyat! |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 27 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Ulatov with that takedown attempt. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ulatov enables Alopodis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ulatov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Ulatov
Alopodis is pushing down on Ulatov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ulatov is fighting to maintain full guard but Alopodis has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ulatov tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov keeps trying to improve his position.
Alopodis uses his free foot to push down on Ulatov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ulatov. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Ulatov#T1#
Ulatov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ulatov is holding on tight.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Ulatov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily.
Ulatov won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount. #T2#
Ulatov is not content to let Alopodis control the position.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Ulatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage.
Alopodis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (0) Ulatov#SUB#
Alopodis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ulatov is trying to escape the mount.
Alopodis wants to control the pace but Ulatov is squirming around nicely.
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ulatov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Alopodis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Alopodis mounts Ulatov! Really nice guard pass there!
Alopodis moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (11) vs (0) Ulatov
Alopodis is trying to stick to Ulatov's back but Ulatov is turning into Alopodis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alopodis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ulatov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (11) vs (2) Ulatov#T4#
Ulatov stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.
Ulatov passes Alopodis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Ulatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ulatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ulatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ulatov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ulatov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (15) vs (2) Ulatov#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a choke. Ulatov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ulatov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (15) vs (4) Ulatov#SUB#
Alopodis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ulatov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ulatov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ulatov stands and throws Alopodis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (15) vs (7) Ulatov#T5#
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ulatov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Ulatov keeps moving and retains side control.
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ulatov's best efforts.#SUB2#
Ulatov seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alopodis defends it well. #T6##SUB2#
Ulatov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Alopodis could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ulatov has cracked it and Alopodis is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ulatov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergei Ulatov!
Sergei Ulatov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 24 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Newton is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Newton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Newton
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.#SUB2#
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie won't allow Newton to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Newton looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Newton
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Newton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Newton
Gracie moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (10) vs (0) Newton
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie prevents Newton from getting the reversal.#T2#
Newton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Newton gets full guard.#SUB2#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Newton working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB2#
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie passes Newton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Newton manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Newton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (2) Newton
Newton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (5) Newton#SUB2#
Newton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie tries to buck Newton off but Newton is having none of it.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Newton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (8) Newton#SUB2#
Newton has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T6#
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Newton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Newton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well. #SUB2#
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is trying to control Newton's posture but Newton avoids it. #T7##SUB2#
Newton swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Newton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (12) vs (8) Newton
Gracie trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (15) vs (8) Newton#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8#
Newton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (17) vs (8) Newton
Newton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (17) vs (10) Newton
Newton wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T9##SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Newton 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.
Gracie has control of Newton's left arm, preventing Newton from doing any damage. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Newton is aware though and is defending well.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Newton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newton has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (19) vs (10) Newton
Newton wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Newton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but Newton extends and breaks Gracie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Newton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Newton! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sulvar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yi is fending him off so far but Sulvar persists. Nope, Yi circles away and we're back to standing.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yi but Yi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Yi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sulvar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yi is in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar managing to control the position.
Sulvar looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar wants to hit a sweep here but Yi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sulvar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (5) vs (0) Sulvar
Yi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Yi prevents Sulvar from getting the reversal.
Sulvar regains half guard.
Sulvar won't allow Yi to pass to mount.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Yi not doing much here.
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Yi is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Yi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Yi's head to control him but Yi postures up.
Yi is pressing down on Sulvar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sulvar is holding on for now.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
Yi wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Yi passes Sulvar's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Sulvar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sulvar seems keen to control Yi's posture.
Yi postures up.
Yi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yi stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB2#
Sulvar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yi wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Yi postures up.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Sulvar wants to hit a sweep here but Yi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sulvar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (8) vs (0) Sulvar
Yi wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Yi wants to take his opponent's back but Sulvar doesn't allow it.
Sulvar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sulvar is just holding on here. Yi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yi (11) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Yi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (14) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to control but Yi postures up.
Sulvar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sulvar is not content to let Yi control the position. #T8#
Sulvar gets back to half guard.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yi is working away from the top position though.
Yi wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T9#
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
Yi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (17) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yi is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yi (19) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Sulvar wants to hold on but Yi pushes him away.
Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yi trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Yi controlling the position easily from mount. #T11##SUB#
Yi working for a guillotine from mount but Sulvar is in no mood to give up.
Yi tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Sulvar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yi controlling from the full mount. #T12##SUB#
Yi working for a guillotine from mount but Sulvar is in no mood to give up.
Sulvar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sulvar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (19) vs (2) Sulvar#SUB#
Yi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Yi is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Sulvar stands and throws Yi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (19) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to control but Yi is keeping him busy.
Yi regains half guard.
Sulvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Sulvar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar is taking a breather. Yi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yi wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Yi is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yi takes the fight on points by 19 to 5.
A very excited looking Jin Yi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 28 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 30 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boesku looking to score a takedown here. Dyon is defending well but Boesku drives through and ends up in Dyon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.
Boesku is fighting to break Dyon's control of his arms but Dyon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
Boesku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dyon is fighting to break Boesku's control of his arms but Boesku is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (2) vs (5) Dyon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku is not content to let Dyon control the position. #T1#
Boesku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dyon controlling from side mount.
Boesku is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dyon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dyon stalling. #T2#
Dyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Boesku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dyon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Boesku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boesku is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Dyon seems content to control.
Dyon is keen to just control but Boesku is a slippery customer.
Boesku wants to improve his position but Dyon is controlling well.
#T3#
Dyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boesku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boesku wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy.
Dyon slows the pace down in half guard.
Boesku holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Boesku continues to stall.
Boesku is not content to let Dyon control the position.
Dyon tries to pass to full mount but Boesku defends it.
Dyon is trying to control. Boesku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dyon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Dyon tries to pass to full mount but Boesku defends it.
Dyon controlling the action here.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dyon is keen to just control but Boesku is a slippery customer.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dyon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Boesku manages to get to full guard.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Dyon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boesku's guard.
Boesku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dyon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dyon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (6) vs (5) Dyon
Dyon is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Boesku looking for the RNC.
Dyon tries to escape but Boesku has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Boesku is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dyon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T7#
Boesku controlling well, preventing Dyon from escaping the position.
Dyon keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Boesku 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, Dyon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Dyon is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Boesku has locked on a rear naked choke here! Dyon is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roman Boesku!
A relieved looking Roman Boesku 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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