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CWC 330 - McCain vs Brown PBP Commentary |
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 14 wins and 8 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Manson pushes him off.#CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Manson jumps into guard, dragging Jafar to the mat.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Jafar controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Manson has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.
Jafar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Manson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jafar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Jafar postures up.
#SUB2#
Manson working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Manson.#SUB2#
Manson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jafar has passed into half guard!
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.
Jafar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (3) vs (0) Manson
Jafar controls the position.#T2#
Jafar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Manson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jafar's best efforts.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Manson is defending well. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
Jafar prevents Manson from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Manson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Jafar content to control rather than advance.
Manson is staying active underneath Jafar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.#T4#
Manson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jafar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (3) vs (2) Manson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass.
Manson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jafar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jafar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Jafar 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: Jafar (5) vs (2) Manson
Manson wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Manson gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Manson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jafar won't allow Manson to sweep him here. #T6##SUB2#
Manson working for submissions but it's allowed Jafar to get to half guard.
Manson trying to control here.
Jafar stalling away here and it's allowed Manson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manson is controlling Jafar's posture.
Jafar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Manson has control of Jafar's left arm, preventing Jafar from doing any damage.
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jafar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7#
Jafar prevents Manson from improving his position.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jafar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jafar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jafar trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Jafar is pressing down on Manson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manson is holding on for now.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Manson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manson gets back to full guard.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Manson keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Manson.#SUB2#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Manson's legs - danger averted.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Manson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10#
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Manson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Manson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Manson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jafar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.#T11#
Manson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Manson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jafar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Manson's body to avoid the submission. Manson has instead reached around Jafar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Manson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles Manson!
A relieved looking Charles Manson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Moto Miyashita!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyashita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Siam tries to counter by clinching up but Miyashita breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Siam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miyashita is looking for a takedown.
Miyashita is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Siam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chan Siam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moto Miyashita.
Miyashita jumps guard but Siam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Miyashita decides to pull guard.
Miyashita trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Miyashita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Siam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyashita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Siam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam wants to free his trapped foot but Miyashita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miyashita wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
#T1#
Miyashita wants to control but Siam is keeping busy.
Miyashita tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Siam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miyashita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Miyashita looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Siam pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (3) vs (0) Miyashita#T2#
Miyashita wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Siam (6) vs (0) Miyashita
Siam has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Miyashita's body.
Siam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miyashita for as long as he can get away with.
Miyashita is really stuck here.
Miyashita is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Siam controlling well, preventing Miyashita from escaping the position.
Miyashita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Miyashita trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Miyashita tries to break free.
I would not like to be Miyashita right now.
#T3#
Miyashita tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
Siam controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyashita tries to break free.
Siam controlling from the back.#T4#
Siam keeps control of the position as Miyashita tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Siam controlling well, preventing Miyashita from escaping the position.
Miyashita breaks Siam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (6) vs (2) Miyashita
Miyashita stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
Miyashita wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Miyashita is looking to advance position but Siam has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (10) vs (2) Miyashita#T5#
Miyashita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Siam manages to capitalize on a mistake by Miyashita to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (13) vs (2) Miyashita
Siam has the hooks in. Miyashita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Miyashita keeps trying to improve his position.
Siam slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Miyashita is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Siam really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Miyashita.
Siam is hanging on to Miyashita's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
Siam controls the action.
Miyashita is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miyashita trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Miyashita tries to break free.
Siam controlling from the back.
Miyashita tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Siam is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Miyashita right now.
Siam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Miyashita doesn't escape.
Miyashita is really stuck here.
Siam slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Siam continues to stall.
Siam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Miyashita wants to escape the position.
Siam is trying to stick to Miyashita's back but Miyashita is turning into Siam. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Siam's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Miyashita. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (13) vs (4) Miyashita
Siam controlling Miyashita's posture.
Siam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyashita trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Miyashita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Siam dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (15) vs (4) Miyashita#T9##SUB2#
Miyashita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miyashita working a defensive guard here.
Miyashita looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyashita, not yet. #SUB2#
Miyashita isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Siam stacks Miyashita 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 Siam! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (18) vs (4) Miyashita
Miyashita looks to move to half guard but instead Siam has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (20) vs (4) Miyashita#T10#
Siam prevents Miyashita from getting the reversal.
Miyashita looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (23) vs (4) Miyashita
Miyashita rolls, trying to escape but Siam keeps control of the position.
Miyashita looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Siam has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Miyashita's body.
#T11#
I really don't envy Miyashita right now.
Miyashita looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Siam controlling from the back.#T12#
Miyashita is really stuck here.
Siam slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Siam avoiding Miyashita 's attempts to control his hands.
Miyashita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siam content just to control the position here.
Miyashita can't escape the position.
#T13#
Siam content just to control the position here.
Miyashita is trying to escape the mount.
Miyashita is still trying to improve position.
Siam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyashita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Miyashita is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Siam is staying active.
Miyashita gets back to half guard.
Miyashita is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Siam seems content to control.
Miyashita wants to get back to full guard.
Siam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Miyashita looking for a kimura from the bottom but Siam passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (26) vs (4) Miyashita
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Chan Siam thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 31 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mondragon as he jumps to the side.
Bandito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mondragon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Mondragon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Bandito moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bandito is controlling Mondragon's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T1#
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bandito wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Bandito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bandito has his hands on Mondragon's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito pulls Mondragon in close to his closed guard and prevents Mondragon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Bandito controlling the position.
Bandito wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandito looking to control.
Bandito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bandito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
Bandito looking to control.
#T6#
Mondragon forces his way into half guard.
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Mondragon prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Bandito wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Bandito controlling the position for now.
Bandito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mondragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB#
Bandito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandito has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mondragon preventing the sweep. #T9#
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Bandito trying to control the position.
#T10#
Bandito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mondragon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.
Bandito prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Mondragon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandito has a good base and remains in mount.
Bandito wants to control but instead Mondragon manages to regain half guard.
Mondragon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mondragon trying to control here.
Bandito is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Bandito stalling away here and it's allowed Mondragon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T13#
Bandito is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandito has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bandito is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mondragon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bandito is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (2) Mondragon
Bandito wants to take Mondragon's back but he can't do it this time.
Bandito wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Mondragon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mondragon tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.#SUB#
Bandito is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mondragon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mondragon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (8) vs (4) Mondragon
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A very excited looking Enamorado Bandito rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Ricardo Rebenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 40 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rebenta is fending him off so far but Schultz persists. Nope, Rebenta circles away and we're back to standing.
Schultz shoots and misses #CL#
and Rebenta counters by clinching up.
Schultz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rebenta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ricardo Rebenta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Schultz.
Schultz can't get the takedown.
Schultz tries for a takedown. No joy.
I was talking to Rebenta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Rebenta turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rebenta manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rebenta (4) vs (0) Schultz
Rebenta content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rebenta trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rebenta (6) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Rebenta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Rebenta working for a guillotine from mount but Schultz is in no mood to give up.
Rebenta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rebenta fails to take his opponent's back.
Schultz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Rebenta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rebenta trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Rebenta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schultz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schultz tries to hold on but Rebenta pushes him away. #T3#
Schultz is controlling an arm, preventing Rebenta from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rebenta looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rebenta avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
Schultz is working to get back to half guard.
Rebenta seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schultz is holding on tight.
Schultz is trying to reverse the position but instead Rebenta has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rebenta (9) vs (0) Schultz
Rebenta slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Rebenta not allowing Schultz to control his hands. #SUB#
Rebenta looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Schultz taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Rebenta!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Rebenta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Guillo Perez ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Sobieski tries to keep at a distance but Perez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sobieski tries to pull guard but Perez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sobieski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Sobieski jumps guard and drags Perez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sobieski is trying to keep Perez in close.
Perez forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Perez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is looking to advance position but Sobieski won't allow it.
Perez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Perez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sobieski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perez is trying to control the action in half guard but Sobieski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Perez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sobieski works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Sobieski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Perez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (3) vs (0) Sobieski#SUB#
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobieski is defending well. #T2#
Sobieski tries to bench press Perez off him but Perez keeps the position.
Sobieski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Perez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perez (3) vs (4) Sobieski
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sobieski keeps control of the position as Perez tries to break free.
My spies in Gunner's School of Combat inform me that Sobieski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Perez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sobieski's arms.
Sobieski is hanging on to Perez 's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sobieski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Sobieski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Perez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Perez tries to break free.
Sobieski not allowing Perez to control his hands. #SUB2#
Sobieski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sobieski avoiding Perez 's attempts to control his hands.
Sobieski is looking to control Perez but Perez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sobieski has the hooks in. Perez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Sobieski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Perez is defending well though. Sobieski let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Perez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
Sobieski gets his hands free as Perez looks to control.
Sobieski doesn't have the hooks in and Perez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (5) vs (4) Sobieski#SUB2#
Sobieski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sobieski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sobieski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5#
Perez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sobieski's guard.
Perez is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Perez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sobieski. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (8) vs (4) Sobieski#SUB#
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobieski is defending well. #SUB#
Perez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sobieski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6#
Sobieski is looking to regain half guard here but Perez keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobieski is defending well.
Sobieski gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobieski wants to control but Perez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Perez uses his free foot to push down on Sobieski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sobieski. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (11) vs (4) Sobieski
Perez controlling from the full mount.
Perez looking to control but Sobieski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Perez has control of Sobieski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sobieski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sobieski is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Sobieski is just holding on here. Perez manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Perez (14) vs (4) Sobieski
Perez keeps control of the position as Sobieski tries to break free.
#SUB#
Perez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sobieski is defending well though. Perez let's go of the attempt for now.
Sobieski breaks Perez 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (14) vs (6) Sobieski
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Perez trying to control the position.
#T9#
Sobieski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now.
Sobieski trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Sobieski advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Sobieski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sobieski passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (14) vs (9) Sobieski
Perez is trying to work for a sweep but Sobieski has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Perez (14) vs (11) Sobieski#T10#
Perez is trying to escape the mount.
Perez tries to lock up and control but Sobieski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Sobieski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sobieski tries to control but Perez wriggling away. #SUB2#
Sobieski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Perez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Perez can't do much from the bottom here.
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working. #T11#
Perez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Perez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Perez wants to control but Sobieski is keeping busy.
Sobieski wants to free his trapped foot but Perez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Perez trying to control here.
Perez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sobieski seems to be working for a kimura but Perez defends the submission attempt.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sobieski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sobieski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perez (18) vs (11) Sobieski
Sobieski is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Sobieski tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Perez has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Sobieski is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guillo Perez !
Guillo Perez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Scott gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Makarov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (0) Scott
Makarov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Scott working for a triangle but Makarov defends it easily.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makarov is one step ahead there.
Scott seems keen to control Makarov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott controls Makarov momentarily but Makarov frees himself. #SUB2#
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makarov is aware though and is defending well.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott controls Makarov momentarily but Makarov frees himself.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makarov is one step ahead there.
Makarov is stalling in the full guard.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform us that Scott has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott trying to control the position.
Makarov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makarov trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Makarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Scott controls Makarov momentarily but Makarov frees himself.
Makarov won't allow Scott to sweep him here. #T3#
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily.
Scott managing to control the position.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Makarov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott trying to control the position here.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Makarov 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.
Scott has his hands on Makarov's head, controlling the position.
Scott is trying to keep Makarov in close.
#T5#
Scott controlling the position.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Scott 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.
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Makarov stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position.
Scott pulls Makarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Makarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
Scott looking to control.
Scott working a defensive guard but Makarov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (5) vs (0) Scott
Scott is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Scott wants to control but Makarov postures up.
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Makarov trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
Makarov working away.
Makarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Makarov controls the position from side control.
Scott stops Makarov from passing to mount. #T8#
Makarov is working hard here to advance position.
Makarov slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott is not content to let Makarov control the position.
Scott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Makarov's best efforts.
Scott works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scott 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.#T9#
Scott keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Scott is trying to keep Makarov in close.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Makarov slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Scott wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
Scott holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Scott wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makarov wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Scott wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
Scott moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makarov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Makarov looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Scott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scott can't keep his opponent in guard - Makarov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Scott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makarov preventing the sweep. #T12##SUB2#
Scott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Scott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makarov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (5) vs (2) Scott#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makarov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (7) vs (2) Scott#SUB2#
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makarov controls the pace.#T14#
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Makarov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (10) vs (2) Scott
Makarov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Scott! Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (12) vs (2) Scott
Scott is working to get back to half guard.
Scott prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott wants to hold on but Makarov pushes him away.
Scott might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makarov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
An out of breath Sergey Makarov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tyron Scott was interviewed post fight and said 'Pathetic win. You trash and everyone khow it!'. |
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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 17 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Read gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Read
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.
Read 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: Merlin (2) vs (2) Read
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well.
Merlin tries to roll over but Read keeps him under control.
Read is keen to just control but Merlin is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merlin keeping control of the position. #T1#
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Read is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin is trying to maintain the position but Read is very close to passing his half guard.
Merlin is staying active underneath Read, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Read wants to work for an arm triangle but Merlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Read prevents Merlin from improving his position.#T2#
Read is trying to control. Merlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Read trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Merlin wants to control but Read is keeping busy.
Merlin is not content to let Read control the position.#T3#
Read seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Read wants to take a breather but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin wants to control but Read is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Read wants to take a breather but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Read is fighting to break Merlin's control of his arms but Merlin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Read tries to pass. #T4#
Read trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Read wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Read from controlling successfully.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Read has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Read wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Read keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Read showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merlin is pulling down on Read's head to control his posture.
Read trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T7#
Read 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.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Read from controlling successfully.
Merlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (2) Read
Read is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture. #T8#
Read 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.
Merlin stays in close to Read's body and controls the position.
Merlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Read for as long as he can get away with.
Read has his hands on Merlin's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Read looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Merlin slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Read is looking to improve his position.
Read regains full guard. Nicely done.
Read looking to control.
Merlin controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Read had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merlin defends it easily.
Read has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Merlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Read working a defensive guard but Merlin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (2) Read
Read can't do much from the bottom here.
Read is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merlin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (7) vs (6) Read#T12##SUB2#
Read is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Read looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Merlin fending off the submission attempt from Read.
Read keeps control of the position as Merlin tries to break free.
#T13#
Merlin breaks Read's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (9) vs (6) Read
Read keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Read is retaining full guard.
Read tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Read has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Merlin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Read. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (12) vs (6) Read
Merlin controls the position from side control.#T14#
Read is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
A victorious Xavier Merlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 11 wins and 8 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Sergey Telegin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Balkan clinches. #TD2#
Telegin manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Telegin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Telegin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balkan stays in close to Telegin's body and controls the position.
Telegin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Telegin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Balkan passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Telegin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Balkan pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Telegin looking for submissions off his back.
Balkan stalling. #T1#
Balkan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Telegin gets back to full guard.
Balkan 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Telegin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Telegin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Telegin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Balkan passes into half guard.
#T2#
Telegin wants to get back to full guard.
Telegin trying to control from the bottom.
Telegin tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.
Balkan stalling. #SUB2#
Telegin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Balkan pulls his head out easily.
Telegin tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg.
Balkan wants to pass to mount but Telegin is defending the position. #T3#
Balkan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Telegin is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Telegin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Telegin won't allow it. #SUB2#
Telegin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Telegin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Telegin with the active half guard here but Balkan passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (3) vs (0) Telegin#T4#
Balkan trying to control the action but Telegin is working from the bottom.
Telegin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Telegin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Balkan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (3) vs (4) Telegin
Balkan trying to control the position but Telegin manages to sink in the hooks.
Our spies down at at HELLsinki inform us that Telegin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Telegin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Balkan is defending well though. Telegin let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Telegin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T5#
Telegin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balkan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Balkan rolls, trying to escape but Telegin keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Telegin working for the choke.
Telegin is trying to stick to Balkan's back but Balkan is turning into Telegin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Telegin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Balkan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (5) vs (4) Telegin
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Telegin working a defensive guard here.
Balkan 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.
Balkan stands and throws Telegin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (8) vs (4) Telegin#T6#
Telegin can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telegin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balkan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Telegin is trying to control Balkan's posture but Balkan avoids it.
Telegin tries to buck Balkan off but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan trying to control the position but Telegin is working away.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Telegin is being controlled here. #T7#
Balkan has control of an arm but Telegin manages to advance to Balkan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (8) vs (8) Telegin
Telegin is trying to stick to Balkan's back but Balkan is turning into Telegin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Telegin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Balkan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (10) vs (8) Telegin
Balkan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Telegin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
Telegin is controlling Balkan's posture.
Telegin trying to keep a closed guard but Balkan is proving a slippery customer.
Telegin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Balkan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Telegin is keeping the position.
Balkan is pushing down on Telegin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Telegin is fighting to maintain full guard but Balkan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Balkan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Telegin actively working from the bottom here.
Telegin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Telegin manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Balkan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Telegin working a defensive guard but Balkan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (13) vs (8) Telegin
Balkan takes a little break here. Telegin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Balkan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Telegin's legs.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Telegin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Telegin is trying to get back to half guard.
Telegin stops Balkan from passing to mount.
Telegin is looking for a sweep.
Balkan wants to control but Telegin is keeping him busy.
Balkan gets to mount! Telegin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (15) vs (8) Telegin
Telegin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Balkan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T11#
Balkan controlling the pace.
Telegin is trying to control but can't.
Telegin wants to sweep but Balkan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (18) vs (8) Telegin
Telegin prevents Balkan from improving position.
Balkan gets to mount! Telegin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (20) vs (8) Telegin#T12#
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Telegin is trying desperately to improve position.
Balkan controlling his opponent.
Balkan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Telegin for as long as he can get away with.
Telegin wants to control but Balkan is having none of it.#T13#
Telegin is looking to improve his position but Balkan isn't that keen on the idea.
Telegin wants to control but Balkan is having none of it.
Telegin is looking to get to half guard.
Balkan trying to control but Telegin is having none of it. #SUB#
Balkan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Telegin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Telegin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (20) vs (10) Telegin
Telegin looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Telegin content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Telegin trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 20 to 10.
Boris Balkan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 19 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Johnson clinches. #TD#
Sitsongrit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (0) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is pressing down on Sitsongrit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Sitsongrit trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Sitsongrit slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well, if Sitsongrit 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.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit not doing much here.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Sitsongrit prevents Johnson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sitsongrit wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Johnson is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace. #T5#
Johnson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sitsongrit jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sitsongrit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sitsongrit's guard! Nice work there by Johnson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sitsongrit to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sitsongrit dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (7) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sitsongrit uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (10) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Sitsongrit is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is trying to work for a sweep but Sitsongrit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sitsongrit (12) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Sitsongrit trying to control the pace.
Sitsongrit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (15) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Johnson is having none of it. #T9#
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Sitsongrit is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sitsongrit passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (18) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11##SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12#
Sitsongrit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (21) vs (2) Johnson
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T13#
Sitsongrit controlling the pace.
Sitsongrit prevents Johnson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Sitsongrit trying to control the pace.
Johnson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sitsongrit has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (24) vs (2) Johnson#T14#
Sitsongrit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sitsongrit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sitsongrit takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Marcinho Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 37 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCain. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCain (4) vs (0) Brown
Brown tries to buck McCain off but McCain is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown is trying to control McCain's posture but McCain avoids it.
McCain has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brown ! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (6) vs (0) Brown
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: McCain (9) vs (0) Brown
McCain is hanging on to Brown 's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
Brown 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.
McCain controlling from the back.
Brown can't escape the position.
McCain is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCain's guard. Nice work there by Brown .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (9) vs (2) Brown
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain 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: McCain (11) vs (2) Brown
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown .#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCain passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (14) vs (2) Brown
Brown is trying to control McCain's posture but McCain avoids it.
A lull in the action here as McCain stalls from top position.#T3#
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown sneaks back into half guard.
Brown wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Brown is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown is not content to let McCain control the position.
McCain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (17) vs (2) Brown
McCain trying to control but Brown is having none of it. #T5#
McCain controlling from the full mount.
McCain tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
McCain controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Brown wants to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
McCain avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
McCain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCain wants to take Brown 's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Brown wants to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown is trying to escape the mount but McCain keeps good control and instead manages to take Brown 's back.
Score +3 for taking back: McCain (20) vs (2) Brown
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McCain's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
McCain is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Will McCain go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Brown is in bad spot here.
McCain not allowing Brown to control his hands.
McCain tries to get the hooks in deep but Brown pushed the leg off.
McCain gets his hands free as Brown looks to control.
Brown prevents McCain from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
McCain looking for the choke but no joy.
McCain wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.#T9#
McCain controlling from the back.
Brown is trying to break free.
McCain is trying to stick to Brown 's back but Brown is turning into McCain. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCain's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (20) vs (4) Brown
McCain wants to hit a sweep here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCain there! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (20) vs (7) Brown
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCain is working hard here to advance position.
McCain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T10#
Brown content just to control the position here.
McCain is squirming around, avoiding Brown 's attempts to control the action.
McCain stops Brown from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Brown wants to control the pace but McCain is squirming around nicely.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Brown working for a guillotine from mount but McCain is in no mood to give up.
McCain is trying to escape the mount.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
McCain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
McCain controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McCain is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Brown prevents McCain from improving his position.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (24) vs (7) Brown #SUB#
Brown showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
#T14#
McCain tries to keep control of the position but Brown is staying busy.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but McCain gets his hands free.
Brown prevents McCain from getting a body triangle.
McCain keeps control of the position easily here as Brown tries to buck him off.
Brown rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 24 to 7.
John McCain retains his featherweight title!
John McCain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Antonio Brown had this to say: 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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