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TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 35 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Vaai Finau!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Finau clinches with his opponent.
Dalton can't get the takedown.
Dalton is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Finau successfully pulls guard.
Finau pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage.
Finau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Finau's guard.
Finau wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Finau moves into full guard.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Finau.
Finau pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage.
Finau is continuing to stall.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Finau trying to control the position.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Finau is keeping the position.
Finau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Finau
Finau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finau slips nicely into half guard.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Finau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finau is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dalton is positioning himself well to prevent Finau advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Finau has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton is staying active underneath Finau, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finau content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The adventures of Finau the control monster continue. Boring.
Dalton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dalton is looking to control Finau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Dalton tries to roll over but Finau keeps him under control.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Finau controlling the pace. #T4#
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton is doing well to control the position and prevent Finau from advancing to side control.
Finau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dalton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Finau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finau trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Finau perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Finau trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well.
Finau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finau's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dalton (4) vs (2) Finau
Finau rolls, trying to escape but Dalton keeps control of the position.
Dalton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Finau's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Finau tries to break free.
#T6#
Dalton controls the action.
Dalton keeps control of the position as Finau tries to break free.
Dalton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Finau tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Finau is desperately trying to improve his position but Dalton has a good base and remains in mount.
Finau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton'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.
Dalton is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T7#
Finau is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Finau wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Finau wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Finau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finau is looking to escape.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Finau is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Finau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton content just to control the position here. #T9#
Finau can't escape the position.
Dalton fails to take his opponent's back.
Finau wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Finau working to try and regain half guard.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Finau tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Finau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Finau keeps trying to improve his position.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Finau prevents Dalton from taking his back.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dalton prevents Finau from getting the reversal.
Dalton content just to control the position here. #T11#
Dalton wants to control the pace but Finau is squirming around nicely.
Finau is looking to get to half guard.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Finau is looking to get to half guard.
Dalton moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (7) vs (2) Finau
Dalton controlling well, preventing Finau from escaping the position.
Dalton controls the position.#T12#
Finau tries to escape but Dalton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dalton controlling the position well here. Finau rolled but Dalton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Finau right now.
#T13#
Dalton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Finau looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Finau trying to control the hands but Dalton breaks the grip.
Finau is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Finau can't escape the position.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Further stalling from Dalton.#T14##SUB#
Finau showing good submission defense here.
Dalton controlling from the back.
Finau rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Finau is looking to improve his position.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Finau is controlling Dalton's trapped leg to prevent Dalton from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Our winner, Pacer Dalton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Armand Christophe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Christophe clinches up against the cage.
Christophe gets underhooks to prevent Dukat's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Dukat gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Christophe
Christophe wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy.
Christophe is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Christophe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Christophe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Christophe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat postures up.
Dukat trying to control but Christophe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Christophe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dukat has picked Christophe up and slammed him! Christophe can't keep hold of the triangle and Dukat manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (0) Christophe#T1#
Christophe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dukat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Christophe struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christophe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (5) vs (2) Christophe
Christophe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Christophe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dukat defends it well.
Dukat wants to improve his position but Christophe is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Christophe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dukat sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Christophe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Dukat tries to roll over but Christophe keeps him under control.
Christophe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dukat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dukat trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christophe trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Christophe tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard.
Dukat has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3##SUB2#
Christophe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dukat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dukat has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (7) vs (2) Christophe
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Christophe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christophe pulls Dukat in close to his closed guard and prevents Dukat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Christophe is trying to control the position but Dukat postures up. #SUB#
Dukat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Christophe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dukat has Christophe in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (7) vs (4) Christophe
Christophe tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard. #T4#
Christophe wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving. #SUB2#
Christophe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dukat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Christophe has Dukat in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (9) vs (4) Christophe
Christophe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dukat passes Christophe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dukat works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (12) vs (4) Christophe
Christophe is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Christophe is squirming around, avoiding Dukat's attempts to control the action.
Christophe tries to lock up and control but Dukat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dukat controlling from the full mount.
Dukat trying to control but Christophe is having none of it.
Christophe has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dukat (15) vs (4) Christophe
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Dukat is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Christophe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dukat trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Christophe doesn't escape.
Christophe rolls, trying to escape but Dukat keeps control of the position.
Christophe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dukat is hanging on to Christophe's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dukat controlling the positon.
Christophe turns into Dukat and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (15) vs (6) Christophe
Christophe stopping the sweep attempt from Dukat.
Dukat looking to control.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Christophe from controlling successfully.
Dukat 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.#T8#
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Christophe from controlling successfully.
Dukat working a defensive guard here.
Christophe looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Christophe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Christophe from controlling successfully. #T9#
Dukat pulls Christophe in close to prevent any damage.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Christophe from controlling successfully.
Dukat working a defensive guard here.
Dukat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christophe controls the pace.
Christophe stopping the sweep attempt from Dukat.#T10#
Dukat working a defensive guard here.
Dukat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dukat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christophe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Christophe content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dukat has locked up a guillotine! Dukat's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Christophe is holding on here and Dukat must be using up a lot of energy. Christophe has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dukat gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gul Dukat!
In his post fight interview, Gul Dukat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; Vito Scaletta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ruslan Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scaletta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Scaletta closes the distance and pushes Karelin back into the cage.
Karelin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scaletta just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Karelin pulls guard effortlessly.
We've been hearing good reports from Scaletta'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.#SUB2#
Scaletta content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Karelin has locked up a guillotine! Karelin's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Scaletta is holding on here and Karelin must be using up a lot of energy. Scaletta has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Karelin gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruslan Karelin!
In his post fight interview, Ruslan Karelin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Everett Arroyo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hanagan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arroyo to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arroyo (2) vs (0) Hanagan
Hanagan controlling Arroyo's posture.
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arroyo trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Arroyo tries to pass.
Arroyo content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan managing to control the position. #T1#
Arroyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hanagan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arroyo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arroyo wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving.
Arroyo stays in close to Hanagan's body and controls the position.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Arroyo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Hanagan wants to sweep here but Arroyo controlling him for the moment.
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arroyo passes Hanagan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hanagan tries to get to full guard but Arroyo has control of the leg.
Hanagan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arroyo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arroyo is keen to just control but Hanagan is a slippery customer.#T3#
Arroyo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanagan is looking for a sweep. Arroyo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arroyo is looking to take a break and control but Hanagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanagan keeping hold of Arroyo's head, controlling as best he can.
Hanagan tries to roll over but Arroyo keeps him under control.
Arroyo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanagan wants to improve his position but Arroyo is controlling well.
#T4#
Hanagan trying to control from the bottom.
Arroyo is trying to control. Hanagan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanagan is looking for a sweep. Arroyo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arroyo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hanagan trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Arroyo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanagan is looking for a sweep. Arroyo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Arroyo is keen to just control but Hanagan is a slippery customer.
Arroyo wants to free his trapped foot but Hanagan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hanagan is concentrating on defense, preventing Arroyo from advancing position.
Hanagan tries to roll over but Arroyo keeps him under control.
Arroyo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hanagan wants to get back to full guard.
Arroyo content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Hanagan trying to hold on to Arroyo's head to control him but Arroyo postures up.
Hanagan wants to improve his position but Arroyo is controlling well.
Arroyo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanagan keeps working.
Arroyo controlling the pace. #SUB#
Arroyo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Arroyo seems content to control.#T7#
Hanagan is not content to let Arroyo control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arroyo trying to control from half guard but Hanagan is working away.
Hanagan wants to improve his position but Arroyo is controlling well.
Arroyo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arroyo tries to pass to full mount but Hanagan defends it.
Arroyo is taking a breather. Hanagan 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.
Arroyo wants to pass the guard but Hanagan is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Hanagan is pressing down on Arroyo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arroyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan is controlling Arroyo's posture.
Arroyo won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here.
Arroyo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arroyo trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom. #T9#
Arroyo postures up.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Arroyo tries to pass.
Arroyo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Arroyo postures up.
Arroyo content to stall in guard here.
Arroyo preventing the sweep. #T10#
Hanagan wants to improve his position but instead Arroyo has moved into half guard.
Well, if Arroyo 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.
Hanagan is looking for a sweep. Arroyo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arroyo is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Arroyo is thwarting Hanagan's attempts to control the position.
Arroyo is pressing down on Hanagan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanagan is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arroyo tries to pass to full mount but Hanagan defends it.
Arroyo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arroyo (5) vs (0) Hanagan
Hanagan tries to control Arroyo's body but Arroyo pushes him off. Hanagan squirms to his side and now Arroyo has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arroyo (8) vs (0) Hanagan#T12##SUB#
Arroyo working for a choke but Hanagan is defending well.
Arroyo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hanagan just trying to survive but Arroyo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hanagan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Hanagan tries to escape but Arroyo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Hanagan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hanagan wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Hanagan right now.
Hanagan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hanagan is really stuck here.
#T14#
Arroyo biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Hanagan showing good submission defense here.
Arroyo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hanagan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Arroyo's guard. Nice work there by Hanagan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arroyo (8) vs (2) Hanagan
Arroyo is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arroyo takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
After the big win, Everett Arroyo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knockaround Guys Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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