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CWC HALLOWEEN HAVOC 1 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 18 wins and 10 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ziyaeddin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (2) Sobieski
Sobieski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sobieski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (2) Sobieski#SUB2#
Sobieski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziyaeddin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sobieski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Sobieski keeps moving.
Sobieski is trying to keep Ziyaeddin in close.
#T1#
Sobieski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ziyaeddin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sobieski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziyaeddin is one step ahead there.
Ziyaeddin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ziyaeddin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobieski is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sobieski has his foot on Ziyaeddin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziyaeddin works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Sobieski wants to sweep here but Ziyaeddin controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sobieski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ziyaeddin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Sobieski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziyaeddin defends well.
Ziyaeddin controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Sobieski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Sobieski keeps moving. #T3#
Ziyaeddin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Sobieski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ziyaeddin rolls with it to try and escape but Sobieski cranks on the arm and Ziyaeddin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Sobieski!
Jan Sobieski gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 37 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 28 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Ottke on that attempt.
Rolf Ottke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Diaz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke 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.
Ottke is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture. #T1##SUB#
Ottke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Ottke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Diaz
Ottke wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke trying to control but Diaz flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (0) vs (8) Diaz#T2#
Ottke tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Diaz has the hooks in. Ottke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ottke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diaz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3#
Ottke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diaz.
Ottke tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
Good control from Diaz.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
Ottke tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz gets his hands free as Ottke looks to control.
Diaz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Diaz not allowing Ottke to control his hands.
Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Ottke is staying busy.#T5#
Ottke is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz doesn't have the hooks in and Ottke manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (8) Diaz
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (8) Diaz
Ottke working away.
Ottke slows the pace down. #T6#
Ottke trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ottke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz has a hand on Ottke's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ottke takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (8) vs (8) Diaz#T8#
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
Ottke controlling his opponent.
Diaz wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.#T9#
Ottke controlling his opponent.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.
Ottke tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Ottke avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Ottke looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ottke is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Diaz is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (11) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ottke.
#T11#
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke tries to keep control of the position but Diaz is staying busy.
Ottke gets his hands free as Diaz looks to control.
Ottke is riding his opponent, not letting Diaz buck him off.
Ottke is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Ottke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ottke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (11) vs (10) Diaz
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (13) vs (10) Diaz
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass. #T12#
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke advances to half guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
Diaz controlling the position for now.
Well, if Ottke 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.
Diaz desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T13#
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ottke in particular looking to stall.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T14#
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Ottke trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dick Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 28 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Steel 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.#T2#
Ramirez is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel controlling the position.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ramirez is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel managing to control the position. #T4#
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez passes Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T5#
Steel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Steel is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Steel tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Ramirez trying to control the position but Steel is working away. #SUB2#
Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom. #T7#
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez controls the position.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Ramirez wants to control for a moment but Steel uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Steel trying to control here.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to advance position but Steel counters by regaining guard.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T10#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Ramirez 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.
Steel has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Steel keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T13#
Ramirez is pushing down on Steel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ramirez wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steel has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ramirez 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 5 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring PWNAGE Elite's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 25 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fiso but Fiso pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Fiso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Jan
Fiso just content to control the position.
Fiso 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Fiso passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (6) vs (0) Jan
Jan tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Jan is just holding on here. Fiso manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (9) vs (0) Jan
Jan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fiso off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fiso controls the position.
I really don't envy Jan right now.
Jan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Fiso is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jan trying to control the hands but Fiso won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Jan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Fiso avoiding Jan 's attempts to control his hands.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Jan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
Jan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Fiso trying to control momentarily.
Fiso trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jan doesn't escape.
Fiso'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.#SUB#
Fiso working for the choke.
Jan tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Fiso 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, Jan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fiso controlling the position well here. Jan rolled but Fiso kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T5#
Fiso not allowing Jan to control his hands.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Jan tries to break free.
Jan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Jan trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Jan is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6##SUB#
Fiso 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.
Jan trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Jan is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Jan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Fiso 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.
Jan keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (9) vs (2) Jan
Jan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Fiso 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: Fiso (11) vs (2) Jan
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jan tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Jan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jan wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Jan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Fiso.#T9#
Jan is controlling Fiso's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiso is taking a breather. Jan 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.#SUB2#
Jan looking for submissions off his back.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jan is trying is best to control the position here.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Jan is defending the position. #T10#
Jan trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Jan wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Jan won't allow it.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiso.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jan for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
#T12#
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fiso prevents Jan from improving his position.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Jan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Jan gets back to full guard.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Jan has control of Fiso's left arm, preventing Fiso from doing any damage.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso continues to stall.#T14#
Jan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jan controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Malaki Fiso retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Malaki Fiso 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 28 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Petersen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jiurgite to the mat! Jiurgite manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jiurgite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Jiurgite is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiurgite, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is keeping the position.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Jiurgite.#T1##SUB#
Jiurgite has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Petersen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (5) Petersen
Jiurgite is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jiurgite tries to bench press Petersen off him but Petersen keeps the position.
Jiurgite seems a little lost for a moment, as Petersen dominates the positioning.#T2#
Jiurgite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jiurgite is letting Petersen control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Petersen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jiurgite manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Petersen controlling the pace.
Jiurgite is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Jiurgite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petersen is thwarting Jiurgite's attempts to control the position.
Petersen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jiurgite reverses the position - he's now on top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (5) Petersen
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.#T4#
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Jiurgite passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (5) Petersen
Jiurgite moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jiurgite tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom. #T5#
Petersen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Jiurgite keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen prevents Jiurgite from moving into mount.
Petersen is looking to reverse the position.
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen tries to bench press Jiurgite off him but Jiurgite keeps the position.
Jiurgite trying to control the position but Petersen is working away.
Petersen tries to bench press Jiurgite off him but Jiurgite keeps the position. #T6#
Jiurgite staying calm.
Jiurgite tries to move to mount but Petersen blocks the move with his legs.
Jiurgite wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen manages to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T7#
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiurgite prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen controlling the position well.
Jiurgite passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Petersen! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (5) Petersen
Jiurgite prevents Petersen from getting the reversal.#T8#
Jiurgite controlling the position easily from mount.
Jiurgite avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
Jiurgite fails to advance to Petersen's back.
Petersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petersen is looking to escape.
Petersen stops Jiurgite from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petersen wants to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.#T9#
Jiurgite tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen tries to hold on but Jiurgite postures up.
Petersen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jiurgite is staying active.
Petersen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite tries to control but Petersen wriggling away.
Jiurgite with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T10#
Petersen regains half guard.
Jiurgite takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Jiurgite has control of the leg.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Jiurgite is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Jiurgite controlling the action here.#T11#
Jiurgite wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen is looking to get back to full guard here but Jiurgite has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (11) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jiurgite off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (11) vs (9) Petersen
Jiurgite rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (11) vs (12) Petersen
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Jiurgite is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Jiurgite tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but Jiurgite doesn't allow it.
Jiurgite is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Petersen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jiurgite tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Jiurgite is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Petersen controlling from mount.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jiurgite is looking to escape.
Jiurgite tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Jiurgite gets back to half guard.#T14#
Petersen is pressing down on Jiurgite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jiurgite is holding on for now.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petersen uses his free foot to push down on Jiurgite's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jiurgite. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (11) vs (15) Petersen
Jiurgite working to try and regain half guard.
Petersen fails to move to back control.
Jiurgite manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Jiurgite defending well.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 15 to 11.
Conald Petersen 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 56 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Sitsongrit pulls guard.
Pancake content to stall in guard here.
Sitsongrit wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pancake is now in half guard.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sitsongrit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pancake controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up.
Pancake is pushing down on Sitsongrit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sitsongrit is fighting to maintain full guard but Pancake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Pancake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Pancake slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pancake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sitsongrit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pancake.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Pancake's head to control him but Pancake postures up.
#SUB#
Pancake seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well. #SUB#
Pancake wants to work for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Pancake seems content to control.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.#T4#
Sitsongrit is not content to let Pancake control the position.
Sitsongrit is controlling Pancake's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Pancake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit is controlling Pancake's trapped leg to prevent Pancake from advancing to side control.#T5#
Sitsongrit won't allow Pancake to pass to mount.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Pancake is very close to passing his half guard.
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Pancake 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.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well. #T6#
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Pancake is very close to passing his half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.
Pancake is stalling here. Sitsongrit is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pancake seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sitsongrit has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (0) vs (4) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit controlling the position from side mount. #T7#
Pancake is holding Sitsongrit down, trying to stall.
Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Sitsongrit keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pancake looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sitsongrit gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pancake is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sitsongrit lets go of the hold and Pancake can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
A less than humble Marcinho Sitsongrit 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Camara closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. El Toro quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) El Toro
Camara is controlling the pace.
Camara passes into side control, despite El Toro's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) El Toro
El Toro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
El Toro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
El Toro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (5) vs (4) El Toro
El Toro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Camara.
El Toro tries to get the hooks in deep but Camara pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
El Toro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
El Toro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Camara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Camara for a finish.
El Toro controlling well, preventing Camara from escaping the position.
Camara trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Camara is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
El Toro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Camara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Camara for a finish. #SUB2#
Camara defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Camara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Camara wants to escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
El Toro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Camara breaks El Toro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (4) El Toro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed El Toro's guard.
Camara prevents El Toro from improving his position.
El Toro trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
El Toro keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
El Toro controlling Camara's posture.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
El Toro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro 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 is trying to keep Camara in close.
Camara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (4) El Toro
El Toro is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it. #T7#
El Toro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (12) vs (4) El Toro
Camara avoids the attempt from El Toro to control.
El Toro is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
El Toro working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
El Toro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camara content just to control the position here.
El Toro working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
El Toro keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Camara avoids the attempt from El Toro to control.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Toro tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away. #T10#
El Toro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Camara not doing much here.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
El Toro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (12) vs (8) El Toro#T11#
Camara wants to escape the position.
El Toro controlling from the back.
El Toro has the hooks in. Camara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
El Toro trying to control momentarily.
El Toro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Camara is having to fend off submission attempts from El Toro, who is looking to sink in the choke. El Toro doesn't have the hooks in though and Camara manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (14) vs (8) El Toro
El Toro trying to control the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Camara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
El Toro being controlled here, momentarily.
El Toro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (17) vs (8) El Toro#T14#
El Toro is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Camara just content to control the position.
El Toro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Camara is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (19) vs (8) El Toro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 19 to 8.
An out of breath Abubakar Camara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 18 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 15 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Halli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Nickal
Halli pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halli wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is controlling Nickal's posture.
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.#T1#
Nickal 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.
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##T3##T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Let's hope that Nickal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Halli pulls Nickal in to control the position.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nickal.#T9#
Yet more stalling tactics from Nickal.
Halli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Halli is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture.
Nickal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halli pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal controlling from the top position. #T11#
Halli wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Nickal#T12#
Halli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halli postures up.
Nickal 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.
Nickal trying to control the position.
#T13#
Halli preventing the sweep.
Halli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickal has control of Halli's left arm, preventing Halli from doing any damage. #T14#
Nickal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (2) Nickal
Halli content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Reijo Halli retains his super heavyweight title!
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 40 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Pavlov drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Pavlov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Merlin.#T1#
Merlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T2#
Merlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merlin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy. #T4#
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.
Merlin trying to control here.
#T5#
Merlin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Merlin is having none of it. #T6##SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Merlin trying to control here.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Merlin 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.
Merlin gets full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
More stalling from Pavlov.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T10#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin pulls Pavlov in to control the position.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (5) Pavlov#T12#
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
Merlin is trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin struggling a bit here.
Pavlov wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Pavlov controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Pavlov wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Pavlov just content to control the position.
Merlin can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov slows the pace down. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Pavlov just content to control the position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 5 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 41 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Zulu looking to score a takedown here. Sparxx is defending well but Zulu drives through and ends up in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (0) Sparxx#SUB2#
Sparxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zulu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sparxx looking for a guillotine here but Zulu defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sparxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Zulu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Zulu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Sparxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zulu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sparxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Zulu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zulu stands and throws Sparxx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Zulu tries to move to mount but Sparxx blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (5) vs (2) Sparxx
Zulu won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Sparxx seems to be looking for submissions.
Zulu is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Zulu wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zulu controlling the position for now.
Sparxx is looking to stall here but Zulu recovers full guard.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Zulu.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zulu is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #T6#
Sparxx works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zulu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zulu being controlled here, momentarily.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Zulu is pulling down on Sparxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparxx, at least for the moment.
Zulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zulu has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Zulu is keeping the position.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx advances to half guard.
Zulu is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Zulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Sparxx is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zulu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zulu (9) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx is trying to break free.
What can Sparxx do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9#
Sparxx trying to control but not successfully.
Zulu controls the action.
Sparxx tries to escape but Zulu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zulu.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zulu is riding his opponent, not letting Sparxx buck him off. #T10#
Zulu is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
Zulu biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Zulu keeps control of the position.
Zulu is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
Zulu has the hooks in. Sparxx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Zulu manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sparxx 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.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zulu controlling the positon.
Zulu is looking to control Sparxx but Sparxx is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T12#
Sparxx trying to control the position but Zulu manages to sink in the hooks.
Zulu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sparxx looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zulu.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Zulu doesn't have the hooks in and Sparxx manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (9) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Sparxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zulu is pulling down on Sparxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparxx, at least for the moment.#T14#
Zulu continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Shaka Zulu retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Shaka Zulu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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